Vehicle recall R/2010/213

Saab 9-3 recall: Right hand front seat may not lock correctly

DVSA recall R/2010/213 names the Saab 9-3. It was launched 3 December 2010. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2010/213
Launched: 3 December 2010
Issued by: SAAB
Manufacturer reference: 15027
Vehicles: 121 across the lines below

What can go wrong

It has been established that due to a process problem at a sub supplier the right hand side front seat recliner mechanism may fail. This will result in that the back-rest can't be moved back into the locking position. The condition is very obvious but if ignored and the vehicle is involved in a crash the seat belt which is integral to the seat structure will not restrain the occupant as designed.

The fix

The seat should be inspected and if necessary replaced.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Saab 9-3	not recorded	121

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Other recalls for these models

R/2007/170 Handbrake may fail 17 December 2007, Saab 9-3
R/2006/047 Reduced braking performance 17 May 2006, Saab 9-3
R/2005/167 Rear axle hub may not be to specification 3 January 2006, Saab 9-3
R/2005/021 Fuel pump mounted pipe retaining tabs may fail 4 May 2005, Saab 9-3
R/2004/186 Seat belt may not retract 4 February 2005, Saab 9-3
R/2003/181 Possible fault in the locking mechanism of the front seat recliner. 10 March 2004, Saab 9-3

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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