Front seat belt retractors
Defect Summary
General motors is recalling certain model year 2004 saab 9-3 sedans. some of these vehicles were produced with front seat belt retractors that, over time, could fail to retract.
Safety Consequence
Using a seat belt that has not retracted, and in the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the driver side retractor free of charge. If the front passenger retractor were to fail to retract, gm will replace the front passenger retractor free of charge under a special coverage that will be released for the same population for 10 years from new vehicle date of sale. the safety recall is expected to begin during july 2010. Owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007 or at the owner center at saabparts.com/us. Note: in june 2014, gm expanded the special coverage from 10 years to be for the lifetime of the vehicle.
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FAQ: Recall 10V043000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 10V043000?
NHTSA recall 10V043000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on February 18, 2010. It addresses: Front seat belt retractors. The recall affects approximately 14,126 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V043000 or the manufacturer campaign number E090273. 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.