Saab Air Bags Recall 01V168000 (43K Vehicles)

The problem

Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 208, "Occupant crash protection." The air bag alert labels may not be permanently affixed as required by this standard.

The risk

These vehicles do not comply with the requirements.

The fix

Dealers will clean the sunvisor surface and apply a new air bag alert label on both sunvisors. Owner notification began july 30, 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.

Contacts

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Saab dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 01V168000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2000 Saab 9-3	50	2	C
2001 Saab 9-3	59	4	C
2000 Saab 9-5	102	3	F
2001 Saab 9-5	82	4	F

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

102

Questions

Is the 01V168000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. SAAB CARS USA, INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 01V168000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 01V168000 announced?

SAAB CARS USA, INC. reported it to NHTSA on May 18, 2001. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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