2003–2004 Saab 9-3 Recall: SOME SPORT SEDANS WERE BUILT WITH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS THAT WERE DAMAGED…
NHTSA campaign 04V226000 · Seat Belts · filed May 11, 2004 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
SOME SPORT SEDANS WERE BUILT WITH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS THAT WERE DAMAGED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. IF DAMAGED, OVER TIME, THE AUTOMATIC TENSIONING SYSTEM (ATS) CABLE IN THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR COULD BREAK CAUSING THE BELT WEBBING TO NOT RETRACT.
The risk
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT MAY RECEIVE MORE SEVERE INJURIES.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
SAAB RECALL NO. 15017. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Saab 9-3 recalls
- 2006–2011 Saab 9-3 and 2 other models — Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive…
- 2004–2011 Saab 9-3 — In the affected vehicles, the driver's side front seat belt…
- 2010–2011 Saab 9-3 — Fuel System, Other
- 2004 Saab 9-3 — Seat Belts
- 2002–2003 Saab 9-3 and 2 other models — ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING TABS…
Other campaigns involving Saab vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 04V226000 (manufacturer number 15017). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.