Recall 98V139000: 1997–1998 Saab 900 and 3 other models
- Report received
- Jun 23, 1998
- Manufacturer
- Saab cars usa, inc.
- Potentially affected
- 39,313vehicles
- Model years
- 1997–1999
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The air bag alert label on the driver side visor was omitted. This does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Possible consequence
The vehicle occupant may not properly understand the operation of the air bag system and the need to use seat belts.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with an alert label to be installed on the visible side of the driver's sun visor. If an owner so desires, their dealer can install the label for them.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1999 Saab 9-364 complaints
- 1999 Saab 9-5118 complaints
- 1997 Saab 90021 complaints
- 1998 Saab 90024 complaints
- 1997 Saab 90006 complaints
- 1998 Saab 90001 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.