NHTSA Recall 01V222000: Air bags: frontal
SAAB CARS USA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 12,036 vehicles. It affects 1998 Saab 900.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V222000 |
|---|---|
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | July 2, 2001 |
| Owner notification | September 24, 2001 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Static electricity can build up within the passenger-side air bag module and create enough of a charge to cause an inadvertent air bag deployment. Most of these inadvertent deployments have occurred in cooler, dry weather, and have generally included dusting or wiping of the dashboard, starting the car, or closing the door.
Safety risk
Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
Remedy
Dealers will install a front passenger-side air bag module grounding strap. Owner notification began september 24, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V222000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Saab 900 | 1998 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.