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Safety recall · 76V161000

Structure Saab recall

SAAB CARS USA, INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on October 12, 1976. It covers about 7,139 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
76V161000
Reported
Oct 12, 1976
Vehicles
7,139
Area
Body, doors & structure

Contacts

Saab scania campaign no m-12. 99 Models0 gl two-door, ems, gl wagonbackincluded. Possibility that door sill plate on either or both sides may havebeen improperly installed on assembly line in such a manner that seat beltmaterial may be pinched under edge of door sill plate. If this conditionexists and after some time with repeated usage, the belt may become frayed andweakened at the point of contact. (Correct by inspecting and replacing beltand correcting sill plates where necessary).

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Saab dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 76V161000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1976 Saab 9906D
1976 Saab GL01-

Questions

Is the 76V161000 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 76V161000?

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 76V161000 announced?

SAAB CARS USA, INC. reported it to NHTSA on October 12, 1976. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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