The defect
THE TWO WELD POINTS IN THE REARWARD ATTACHMENT BRACKET FOR THE SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION BEAM IN THE REAR DOOR MAY BE OUT OF POSITION. IF THE WELDS ARE OUT OF POSITION, THE VEHICLES WILL NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 214, S5, "SIDE DOOR STRENGTH."
The risk
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: PASSENGERS SITTING IN THE REAR SEATS WILL BE SUBJECT TO AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE COLLISION.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL SUPPORT BRACKETS AT THE SUPPORT WELD LOCATIONS.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by OVSC
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Saab 900 | 1994 |
Components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saab 900 | 1994 | 44 | 8 |
Other structure recalls in 1994
11 of the 244 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 1994 concerned the structure; SAAB CARS USA, INC. filed 88 campaigns in all.
| 94V237000 28 Nov 1994 | CROWN COACH CORPORATION |
| 94V225000 16 Nov 1994 | TRANSI-CORP. |
| 94V178000 26 Sept 1994 | EZ LOADER BOAT TRLRS, INC |
| 94V176000 20 Sept 1994 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| 94V150000 15 Aug 1994 | WAYNE CORPORATION |
| 94V148000 12 Aug 1994 | HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP. |
| 94V116000 20 Jun 1994 | DORSEY TRAILERS, INC. |
| 94V102000 6 Jun 1994 | MEDTEC AMBULANCE CORP. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 1994