SATURN IONS RECALLS DEFECTS AND CLASS ACTION
Owners of the Saturn Ion have complained about various problems and there is a vehicle recall.
SATURN - ION - 2003
Make : SATURN Model : ION Year : 2003
Build Dates : 20020601 - 20030930
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V004000
Date Owner's Notified: 20031230 Date Received by ODI: 20040105 Date
Added to Databse: 20040114
Manufacturer's Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 03069
Component: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 79204
Summary:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL
MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 118, POWER-OPERATED WINDOW, PARTITION, AND
ROOF PANEL SYSTEMS. THE POWER WINDOWS AND/OR SUNROOF MAY BE OPERABLE AFTER THE
IGNITION HAS BEEN TURNED TO THE OFF POSITION AND THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR IS
OPENED.
Consequence:
IF UNSUPERVISED CHILDREN ARE LEFT UNATTENDED IN THE VEHICLE AND OPERATE
THE POWER WINDOWS OR SUNROOF, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL UPGRADE THE BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) CALIBRATION. OWNER
NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 30, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SATURN AT
1-800-972-8876.
Report Initiator: MFR Vehicles Report
Regulation Part Number: 571 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
118
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY
ADMINISTRATIONS AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Make : SATURN Model : ION Year : 2003
Build Dates : 20020601 - 20030930
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V003000
Date Owner's Notified: 20031230 Date Received by ODI: 20040105 Date
Added to Databse: 20040114
Manufacturer's Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 03068
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 127285
Summary:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.2L 4-CYLINDER (L61) ENGINES
WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL FILTER THAT COULD CORRODE PREMATURELY ON THE EXTERIOR
SURFACE.
Consequence:
IF CORROSION ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FUEL FILTER PROGRESSES TO THE
POINT OF CREATING A HOLE IN THE SHELL, FUEL DROPLETS COULD FORM AND DROP TO THE
GROUND. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON
DECEMBER 30, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876.
Report Initiator: MFR Vehicles Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY
ADMINISTRATIONS AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Make : SATURN Model : ION Year : 2003
Build Dates : 20020601 - 20030731
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V547000
Date Owner's Notified: 20041117 Date Received by ODI: 20041116 Date
Added to Databse: 20041118
Manufacturer's Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 04095
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 178798
Summary:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE TURN SIGNAL LAMP
AND DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP (DRL) ON EITHER FRONT SIDE CAN STOP WORKING BECAUSE OF
LOSS OF CONTACT BETWEEN THE BULB AND SOCKET.
Consequence:
IF A FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMP IS INOPERATIVE, OTHERS MAY REACT MORE SLOWLY
TO A TURNING VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRL/TURN SIGNAL BULB ON BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT
FRONT SIDE AND INSPECT FOR AND ADD A DRL JUMPER KIT IF NOT PRESENT. THE RECALL
BEGAN NOVEMBER 17, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876.
Report Initiator: ODI Vehicles Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY
ADMINISTRATIONS AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
SATURN - ION - 2004
Make : SATURN Model : ION Year : 2004
Build Dates : 20020601 - 20030930
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V004000
Date Owner's Notified: 20031230 Date Received by ODI: 20040105 Date
Added to Databse: 20040114
Manufacturer's Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 03069
Component: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 79204
Summary:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL
MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 118, POWER-OPERATED WINDOW, PARTITION, AND
ROOF PANEL SYSTEMS. THE POWER WINDOWS AND/OR SUNROOF MAY BE OPERABLE AFTER THE
IGNITION HAS BEEN TURNED TO THE OFF POSITION AND THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR IS
OPENED.
Consequence:
IF UNSUPERVISED CHILDREN ARE LEFT UNATTENDED IN THE VEHICLE AND OPERATE
THE POWER WINDOWS OR SUNROOF, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL UPGRADE THE BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) CALIBRATION. OWNER
NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 30, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SATURN AT
1-800-972-8876.
Report Initiator: MFR Vehicles Report
Regulation Part Number: 571 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
118
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY
ADMINISTRATIONS AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Make : SATURN Model : ION Year : 2004
Build Dates : 20040301 - 20040531
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V281000
Date Owner's Notified: 20040609 Date Received by ODI: 20040608 Date
Added to Databse: 20040621
Manufacturer's Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 04053
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 670
Summary:
CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SUPERCHARGED 2.0L 4-CYLINDER (LSJ) ENGINE
WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL FEED PIPE THAT COULD CRACK AND LEAK FUEL NEAR THE FUEL
RAIL. IF FUEL LEAKS FROM THE FUEL FEED PIPE, THERE WOULD BE A NOTICEABLE FUEL
ODOR AROUND THE VEHICLE.
Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A
FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FEED PIPE ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN
ON JUNE 9, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876.
Report Initiator: MFR Vehicles Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY
ADMINISTRATIONS AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Make : SATURN Model : ION Year : 2004
Build Dates : 20020601 - 20030930
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V003000
Date Owner's Notified: 20031230 Date Received by ODI: 20040105 Date
Added to Databse: 20040114
Manufacturer's Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 03068
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 127285
Summary:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.2L 4-CYLINDER (L61) ENGINES
WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL FILTER THAT COULD CORRODE PREMATURELY ON THE EXTERIOR
SURFACE.
Consequence:
IF CORROSION ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FUEL FILTER PROGRESSES TO THE
POINT OF CREATING A HOLE IN THE SHELL, FUEL DROPLETS COULD FORM AND DROP TO THE
GROUND. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON
DECEMBER 30, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876.
Report Initiator: MFR Vehicles Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY
ADMINISTRATIONS AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Make : SATURN Model : ION Year : 2004
Build Dates : 20030701 - 20040831
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V547000
Date Owner's Notified: 20041117 Date Received by ODI: 20041116 Date
Added to Databse: 20041118
Manufacturer's Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 04095
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 178798
Summary:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE TURN SIGNAL LAMP
AND DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP (DRL) ON EITHER FRONT SIDE CAN STOP WORKING BECAUSE OF
LOSS OF CONTACT BETWEEN THE BULB AND SOCKET.
Consequence:
IF A FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMP IS INOPERATIVE, OTHERS MAY REACT MORE SLOWLY
TO A TURNING VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRL/TURN SIGNAL BULB ON BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT
FRONT SIDE AND INSPECT FOR AND ADD A DRL JUMPER KIT IF NOT PRESENT. THE RECALL
BEGAN NOVEMBER 17, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876.
Report Initiator: ODI Vehicles Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY
ADMINISTRATIONS AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Make : SATURN Model : ION Year : 2004
Build Dates : 20031201 - 20031212
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V002000
Date Owner's Notified: 20040106 Date Received by ODI: 20040106 Date
Added to Databse: 20040114
Manufacturer's Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 03067
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 344
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME WELDS BETWEEN THE PASSENGERÂ’S SIDE
MOTOR RAIL AND THE FRONT BUMPER BRACKET DO NOT MEET ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequence:
LONG TERM DURABILITY OF THE JOINT MAY BE REDUCED AND SEPARATION OF THE
BUMPER FROM THE FRAME ON THE PASSENGERÂ’S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE MAY RESULT,
INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
ALL VEHICLES ARE STILL IN DEALERÂ’S POSSESSIONS.
Report Initiator: MFR Vehicles Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY
ADMINISTRATIONS AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
• 2004 (5)
SATURN - L - SERIES - 2003
Make : SATURN Model : L-SERIES Year : 2003
Build Dates : 19990613 - 20000723
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 03V231000
Date Owner's Notified: 20030701 Date Received by ODI: 20030623 Date
Added to Databse: 20030623
Manufacturer's Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 03033/03-C-06
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 239993
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.2L L4 (L61) ENGINES, A
FAILURE OF THE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION IN IDLE QUALITY,
REDUCTION IN OVERALL ENGINE POWER, AND THE VEHICLE MAY BE HARD TO START.
CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE AFTER SUCH AN IGNITION MODULE FAILURE WILL
RESULT IN THE “SERVICE ENGINE SOON” LIGHT FLASHING, AND MAY LEAD TO SECONDARY
FAILURES OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, OXYGEN SENSOR, AND EXHAUST RESONATOR.
Consequence:
FAILURE OF THE RESONATOR WILL CAUSE INCREASED EXHAUST NOISE. PROLONGED
OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE FOLLOWING A RESONATOR FAILURE MAY LEAD TO A FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL (1) REPLACE THE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE, (2) REPLACE THE
IGNITION CONTROL MODULE AND SPARK PLUGS, OR (3) REPLACE THE IGNITION CONTROL
MODULE, SPARK PLUGS, AND UPDATE THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION. OWNER
NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SATURN AT
1-800-553-6000, PROMPT 3.
Report Initiator: MFR Vehicles Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY
ADMINISTRATIONS AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Make : SATURN Model : L-SERIES Year : 2003
Build Dates : 20021011 - 20021017
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 02V283000
Date Owner's Notified: 20021106 Date Received by ODI: 20021029 Date
Added to Databse: 20021030
Manufacturer's Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 02051/03C03
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1448
Summary:
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COULD FAIL DURING USE BECAUSE OF IMPROPER
MANUFACTURE.
Consequence:
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR IN SEVERE WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE
REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 6, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN
AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE
REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-553-6000, PROMPT
#3 OR HUMMER AT 1-866-486-6376.
Report Initiator: MFR Vehicles Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY
ADMINISTRATIONS AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
SATURN - L - SERIES - WAGON - 2003
Make : SATURN Model : L-SERIES WAGON Year : 2003
Build Dates : 20020601 - 20030630
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V158000
Date Owner's Notified: 20050425 Date Received by ODI: 20050420 Date
Added to Databse: 20050420
Manufacturer's Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 05041
Component: SEAT BELTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 20701
Summary:
CERTAIN WAGONS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR
VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE SEAT BELT
ANCHOR MAY SEPARATE FROM THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE BEFORE HOLDING THE REQUIRED
TEST LOAD FOR THE REQUIRED TIME.
Consequence:
IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED IN CRASH, THE RIGHT AND CENTER REAR SEAT
OCCUPANTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL
INJURY.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REAR SEAT CENTER BELT ANCHOR REINFORCEMENT PLATE TO
THE FLOOR PAN OF THE VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 25, 2005.
OWNERS MAY CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876.
Report Initiator: MFR Vehicles Report
Regulation Part Number: 571 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
210
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY
ADMINISTRATIONS AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Make : SATURN Model : L-SERIES WAGON Year : 2003
Build Dates : 20020201 - 20030630
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V245000
Date Owner's Notified: 20051017 Date Received by ODI: 20050602 Date
Added to Databse: 20050602
Manufacturer's Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 05052
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 291652
Summary:
ON CERTAIN SEDANS AND WAGONS, THE PLASTIC HOUSING IN THE REAR TAIL LAMP
ASSEMBLY CAN BECOME DISTORTED IF THE BRAKE LAMPS REMAIN ON FOR AN EXTENDED TIME.
Consequence:
THIS CAN CAUSE (1) AN INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE BRAKE/TAIL LAMP BULB OR
(2) A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT OPENS A FUSE CAUSING INOPERATIVE BRAKE LAMPS (INCLUDING
THE CENTER HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP) OR TAIL LAMPS. A FOLLOWING DRIVER MAY NOT
KNOW WHEN THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN APPLIED, AND A REAR-END CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT
PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO NEW TAIL LAMP REINFORCING SOCKET ADAPTERS AND
SOCKETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 17, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT
SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876.
Report Initiator: ODI Vehicles Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY
ADMINISTRATIONS AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
SATURN - L - SERIES - WAGON - 2004
Make : SATURN Model : L-SERIES WAGON Year : 2004
Build Dates : 20030601 - 20040430
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V158000
Date Owner's Notified: 20050425 Date Received by ODI: 20050420 Date
Added to Databse: 20050420
Manufacturer's Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 05041
Component: SEAT BELTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 20701
Summary:
CERTAIN WAGONS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR
VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE SEAT BELT
ANCHOR MAY SEPARATE FROM THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE BEFORE HOLDING THE REQUIRED
TEST LOAD FOR THE REQUIRED TIME.
Consequence:
IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED IN CRASH, THE RIGHT AND CENTER REAR SEAT
OCCUPANTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL
INJURY.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REAR SEAT CENTER BELT ANCHOR REINFORCEMENT PLATE TO
THE FLOOR PAN OF THE VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 25, 2005.
OWNERS MAY CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876.
Report Initiator: MFR Vehicles Report
Regulation Part Number: 571 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
210
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY
ADMINISTRATIONS AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Make : SATURN Model : L-SERIES WAGON Year : 2004
Build Dates : 20030301 - 20040430
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V245000
Date Owner's Notified: 20051017 Date Received by ODI: 20050602 Date
Added to Databse: 20050602
Manufacturer's Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 05052
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 291652
Summary:
ON CERTAIN SEDANS AND WAGONS, THE PLASTIC HOUSING IN THE REAR TAIL LAMP
ASSEMBLY CAN BECOME DISTORTED IF THE BRAKE LAMPS REMAIN ON FOR AN EXTENDED TIME.
Consequence:
THIS CAN CAUSE (1) AN INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE BRAKE/TAIL LAMP BULB OR
(2) A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT OPENS A FUSE CAUSING INOPERATIVE BRAKE LAMPS (INCLUDING
THE CENTER HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP) OR TAIL LAMPS. A FOLLOWING DRIVER MAY NOT
KNOW WHEN THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN APPLIED, AND A REAR-END CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT
PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO NEW TAIL LAMP REINFORCING SOCKET ADAPTERS AND
SOCKETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 17, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT
SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876.
Report Initiator: ODI Vehicles Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY
ADMINISTRATIONS AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
• 2002 (2)
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