NHTSA recall 01V222000
Air bags › Frontal
Saab 900
The defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. static electricity can build up within the passenger-side air bag module and create enough of a charge to cause an inadvertent air bag deployment. most of these inadvertent deployments have occurred in cooler, dry weather, and have generally included dusting or wiping of the dashboard, starting the car, or closing the door.
The risk
Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
The remedy
Dealers will install a front passenger-side air bag module grounding strap. owner notification began september 24, 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.