Transport CanadaCritical
1998 SAAB 900Transport Canada Recall #2001191
The official notice
Defect
Certain passenger vehicles. Static electricity can build up within the passenger-side air bag module and create significant enough charge to cause an inadvertent air bag deployment during triggering events. Most of these triggering events have occurred in cooler, dry weather and have generally included dusting or wiping of the dashboard, starting the car, or closing the door. Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will install a front passenger-side air bag module grounding strap
236 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 01051Updated June 10, 2026