900 Turbo Convertible L4-1985cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo EFI (1994)
Technical Service Bulletin # 10940506
Date: 941001
Recall - Manual Front Seat Rail Spring Rod Replacement
CATEGORY
RECALL
SECTION
9
PAGE
11
ISSUE
10/94-0506
CODE
852
Subject:
Recall 290 Manual Front Seat Rail Springs Rods.
Application:
1994 900 3-Door Models with Manual Front Seats.
Safety NHTSA 94V-127
Saab Cars USA, Inc. has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that a detect which relates to motor vehicle safety may
exist in certain 1994 900 models.
On later 1994 900 3door models with non-power front seats there is a risk that the springs rods that force the seat rail engagement mechanism into place
after you adjust the fore-aft position of the seat or use the "Easy-Entry" Junction may not be strong enough. If not properly engaged, the seat could
suddenly move while the car is being driven. The spring rods in both front seats are to be replaced.
Vehicles Involved
Vehicles Affected:
1994 900 3-door models with non-power front seats
within the following VIN Serial No. range:
R2030004-R2043093
Recall Schedule:
Dealer Notification (DCS E-Mail)
Aug. 3
PSI Issued
Oct. 5
Owner Notification
Oct. 20
Parts Issued
mid-Oct.
Start of repairs
Oct. 25
Parts and Warranty Information
Parts:
Spring Kit
4654158
(Kit contains four springs, two for each seat.)
An initial parts order equal to 25% of the vehicles appearing on your Status List will be released automatically to you commencing October 7, 1994.
Additional parts should be ordered using VOR ordering procedures.
Warranty Information:
Failure Code: 10290-78-0-05-01
RECALL ACTION CODE (RAC) = 3.
Labor Operation No.: 10290 for 0.6 hrs. (includes 0.2 administrative time).
The following information must be added to your DCS Tables:
Failed Part Code 10290 900 3 Dr. Frt. Spr. Recall 290