SATURN RELAY DEFECT, LEMON LAW CLASS ACTION
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1. Saturn Recall Stalling Investigation (closed)
Some have complained of stalling and electrical problems on the Saturn Relay.
Make: SATURN Model: RELAY
Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Year : 2005
Component :
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Date Investigation Opened : November 29, 2005
Date Investigation Closed : March 6, 2006
Summary:
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION ON NOVEMBER 29,
2005, BASED ON ONE CONSUMER REPORT TO ODI AND A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
ISSUED BY GENERAL MOTORS. THE BULLETIN, NO. 1613174, ISSUED ON FEBRUARY 21,
2005, STATES IN PART, "SOME CUSTOMERS MAY REPORT A STALL AND/OR NO CRANK, NO
START CONDITION AFTER THE WIPERS ARE USED." ANALYSIS OF THE AVAILABLE DATA
INDICATES THAT THE PROBLEM EXPERIENCE OCCURS EARLY IN THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.
APPROXIMATELY 80% OF ALL FAILURES OCCURRED WITHIN THE FIRST 3,000 MILES.
ADDITIONALLY, 88% OF THE COMPLAINT VEHICLES WERE BUILT IN THE FIRST HALF OF
PRODUCTION. CHANGES TO THE PRODUCTION PROCESS, THE ISSUANCE OF THE SERVICE
BULLETIN, AND COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS, APPEAR TO HAVE RESOLVED THIS ISSUE. A
SAFETY RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF
AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED. ACCORDINGLY, THIS
INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED. THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A
FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST. THE AGENCY WILL
TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
2. Saturn Relay Brake Problems and Recall
RECALL: 2005 Saturn Relay
NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V287000 www.nhtsa.dot.gov
Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Recall Date: 06/20/2005
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 14,600
Description PARKING BRAKE
Summary CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF
FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, 'PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' TO
MEET THE STANDARD, THE VEHICLE MUST NOT MOVE FOR FIVE MINUTES WHEN STOPPED ON A
STEEP HILL WITH THE PARKING BRAKE APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL (N). SOME
OF THESE VEHICLES FAILED THIS TEST.
Consequence WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS RELEASED, THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE UNINTENDED
BRAKING WHEN ACCELERATING, DECELERATING, OR COASTING, AND A NOISE COMING FROM
THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE
RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PARKING BRAKE LEVER SLIPPAGE AT EACH REAR BRAKE
CALIPER AND REPLACE THE CALIPER IF LEVER SLIPPAGE IS IDENTIFIED. THE RECALL IS
EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT
1-866-608-8080, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, OR
SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876.
RECALL: 2006 Saturn Relay
NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V552000 www.nhtsa.dot.gov
Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Recall Date: DEC 05, 2005
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 32068
Description EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Summary CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE
REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION
AND RIMS.� THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABELS
LISTING AN INACCCURATE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT.
Consequence A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING
SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE,
INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED LABELS AND INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER�S OPTION, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM.
THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS
SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT
1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493, PONTIAC AT
1-800-620-7668, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
RECALL: 2005 Saturn Relay
NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V061000 www.nhtsa.dot.gov
Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Recall Date: 02/18/2005
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 18,850
Description SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Summary ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE OUTBOARD RELEASE HANDLE ON THE IMPACT-SIDE
SECOND-ROW BUCKET SEAT MAY BE ACTUATED AND THE REAR LATCHES MAY UNLATCH EARLY IN
A SIDE IMPACT CRASH. THIS WAS DISCOVERED IN A SIDE IMPACT TEST RUN BY GM, UNDER
CONDITIONS SIMILAR TO NHTSA'S NEW CAR ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (NCAP) SIDE IMPACT
TEST.
Consequence IF THE REAR LATCHES OF THE SEAT RELEASE EARLY IN A SEVERE SIDE
IMPACT, THE FRONT OUTBOARD LATCH MAY DISENGAGE AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR
INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT OF THE SEAT.
Remedy DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE SEAT LATCH RELEASE HANDLE AND INSTALL A BLACK
PLASTIC CAP OVER THE EXPOSED METAL STUD TO ELIMINATE THE SIDE IMPACT SAFETY
CONCERN. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 5, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SATURN AT
1-800-972-8876, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, AND PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668
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