NHTSA Recall 03V514000: Recliner (seats)
SAAB CARS USA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,658 vehicles. It affects 2004 Saab 9-3.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V514000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 15014 |
| Component | SEATS › FRONT ASSEMBLY › RECLINER |
| Report received | December 10, 2003 |
| Owner notification | December 29, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." the backrest locking mechanism on some front seats may have been installed incorrectly.
Safety risk
This could cause the seat back to fold forward in a frontal crash, resulting in injury to the driver and/or front seat passenger.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the vehicle's front seats to determine if they are equipped with the improperly installed component. If either or both of the seats have this component, they will be replaced. The dealer may need to order a complete new seat or seats (including matching upholstery) and the parts may take up to two to four weeks to arrive. Saab will provide a rental car for the owner until the new seat(s) is (are) available and installed by the dealer. Owner notification is expected to begin during february 2004. Owners should contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
Notes
Saab recall no. 15014.customers can 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 03V514000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Saab 9-3 | 2004 |
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.