SAAB CARS USA, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1996

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by SAAB CARS USA, INC. in 1996. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 3, 1996

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SAAB/INTERIOR SYSTEMS:RESTRAINT

DURING STATIC TESTING OF BELT ANCHORAGE POINTS, THE OUTBOARD ATTACHMENT PLATE BEING USED IN THE TESTING DEFORMED AND DETACHED FROM THE SEAT ANCHORAGE. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES" AND NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."

NHTSA ID: 96V077000

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 1,058

Consequence Summary:

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE BELT MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT SHOULD A VEHICLE CRASH OCCUR.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES FOR THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE. ANY ASSEMBLY WITH DATE YEAR 96 WEEK 10 DAY 2 WILL BE REPLACED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 23, 1996

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SAAB/STEERING:COLUMN

THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE COLUMN TO BE OUT OF ALIGNMENT.

NHTSA ID: 96V008000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 8,988

Consequence Summary:

IF MISALIGNED, AN ALUMINUM CONNECTING PIECE CAN FAIL DUE TO FATIGUE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING COLUMN ALIGNMENT TO ENSURE THAT NO MISALIGNMENT EXISTS. IF A MISALIGNMENT IS FOUND, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY AS A UNIT.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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