Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V160000 Reported April 9, 2008

Occupant protection in interior impact/fmvss 201

Q: What is recall 08V160000?

NHTSA recall 08V160000 was issued by Saab Cars Usa, Inc. on April 9, 2008. It addresses: Occupant protection in interior impact/fmvss 201. The recall affects approximately 57,389 vehicles , with the defect involving the Seats 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. · Seats · 57,389 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

08V160000

Manufacturer Campaign

E080101/15204

Manufacturer

Saab Cars Usa, Inc.

Component

Seats

Vehicles Affected

57,389

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 9, 2008

Defect Summary

Saab is recalling 57,389 my 2002-2008 9-5 series vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during compliance testing, one of the upper interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard's requirements.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a-pillar trim with improved energy-absorbing capability free of charge. the recall began on november 25, 2008. owners may 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 08V160000 or campaign E080101/15204.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 08V160000

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

What is recall 08V160000?

NHTSA recall 08V160000 was issued by Saab Cars Usa, Inc. on April 9, 2008. It addresses: Occupant protection in interior impact/fmvss 201. The recall affects approximately 57,389 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 08V160000 or the manufacturer campaign number E080101/15204. 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.