SAAB CARS USA, INC.: Safety Recalls in 2008

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by SAAB CARS USA, INC. in 2008. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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April 9, 2008

(Campaign #: E080101/15204)

OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT/FMVSS 201

SAAB IS RECALLING 57,389 MY 2002-2008 9-5 SERIES VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING COMPLIANCE TESTING, ONE OF THE UPPER INTERIOR OCCUPANT PROTECTION TEST POINTS EXCEEDED THE STANDARD'S REQUIREMENTS.

NHTSA ID: 08V160000

Component: SEATS

# of Units Affected: 57,389

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A-PILLAR TRIM WITH IMPROVED ENERGY-ABSORBING CAPABILITY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 25, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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