Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V514000 Reported December 10, 2003

Saab/fmvss 207/front seat locking mechanism

Saab Cars Usa, Inc. · Seats · 1,658 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
03V514000
Manufacturer Campaign
15014
Manufacturer
Saab Cars Usa, Inc.
Component
Seats
Vehicles Affected
1,658
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 10, 2003

Defect Summary

Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." the backrest locking mechanism on some front seats may have been installed incorrectly.

Safety Consequence

This could cause the seat back to fold forward in a frontal crash, resulting in injury to the driver and/or front seat passenger.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the vehicle's front seats to determine if they are equipped with the improperly installed component. if either or both of the seats have this component, they will be replaced. the dealer may need to order a complete new seat or seats (including matching upholstery) and the parts may take up to two to four weeks to arrive. saab will provide a rental car for the owner until the new seat(s) is (are) available and installed by the dealer. owner notification is expected to begin during february 2004. owners should contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Saab Cars Usa, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 03V514000 or campaign 15014.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 03V514000

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

What is recall 03V514000?

NHTSA recall 03V514000 was issued by Saab Cars Usa, Inc. on December 10, 2003. It addresses: Saab/fmvss 207/front seat locking mechanism. The recall affects approximately 1,658 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seats component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Saab Cars Usa, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V514000 or the manufacturer campaign number 15014. 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.