Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V168000 Reported May 18, 2001

Saab/fmvss 208/air bag label

Q: What is recall 01V168000?

NHTSA recall 01V168000 was issued by Saab Cars Usa, Inc. on May 18, 2001. It addresses: Saab/fmvss 208/air bag label. The recall affects approximately 43,073 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Saab Cars Usa, Inc. · N/A · 43,073 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

01V168000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Saab Cars Usa, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

43,073

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 18, 2001

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the air bag alert labels may not be permanently affixed as required by this standard.

Safety Consequence

These vehicles do not comply with the requirements.

Corrective Action

Dealers will clean the sunvisor surface and apply a new air bag alert label on both sunvisors. owner notification began july 30, 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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Saab Cars Usa, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 01V168000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 01V168000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V168000?

NHTSA recall 01V168000 was issued by Saab Cars Usa, Inc. on May 18, 2001. It addresses: Saab/fmvss 208/air bag label. The recall affects approximately 43,073 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Saab Cars Usa, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V168000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.