8 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2000-10-24
Description
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 301, fuel system integrity. These vehicles were built with an inadequate vent valve weld on the top portion of the fuel tank.
Consequence
Fuel spillage could occur during refueling or if the vehicle were involved in a rollover. If an ignition source were present, a fire could occur.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the vehicle to ensure the fuel tank vent valve is properly welded. If necessary, dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly.
Notes
Owner notification began october 6, 2000.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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
Posted on: 2000-10-24
Description
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, equipped with automatic transaxles, fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, theft protection. These vehicles were built with an improperly adjusted automatic transaxle park lock cable assembly. If improperly adjusted, it is possible to shift from the park position with the ignition key removed.
Consequence
This condition increases the risk of a crash resulting from the unintended movement of parked vehicles.
Corrective Action
Saturn is asking owners and retailers to perform a functional check of the automatic transaxle park lock cable assembly operation, and if necessary, to have the cable adjusted. If owners are not comfortable performing the functional check themselves, they can have their dealer perform this inspection for them.
Notes
Owner notification began october 6, 2000.owners who have questions about this recall should contact saturn at 1-800-553-6000. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #3 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Posted on: 1999-08-30
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 208, occupant crash protection. Some of these vehicles were manufactured with welds in the instrument panel carrier assembly that do not meet saturn quality standards.
Consequence
A front seat occupant, particularly an unbelted occupant, may have an increased risk of injury in a frontal crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will repair the vehicle's instrument panel carrier assembly.
Notes
Owner notification began august 24, 1999.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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #4 - STRUCTURE:BODY
Posted on: 1999-10-29
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a console armrest fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 201, occupant protection in interior impacts. The armrests were produced with a latch that will not withstand the vertical force requirements of the standard.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the latch may open and the armrest or the contents of the console could injure an occupant.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the console armrest latch.
Notes
Gm recall no. 99071.owner notification began october 29, 1999. 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 1-800-833-6000, prompt #3. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #5 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Posted on: 1999-10-26
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 210, seat belt assembly anchorages. Some of the vehicles were produced with seat belt shoulder guide anchor bolts that were not adequately tightened at the center pillar and could fall out, making the seat belt inoperative.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect these vehicles for proper installation and torque of the seat belt shoulder guide anchor bolts.
Notes
Gm recall no. 909067/saturn recall no. 99-c-02.owner notification began october 29, 1999.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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #6 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Posted on: 1999-08-30
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 135, passenger car brake systems. These vehicles were produced with brake pipe attachment nuts that may not be tightened to specifications.
Consequence
If the brake pipe nuts are not properly tightened, brake fluid leakage could occur, increasing the brake's stopping distance.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the brake pipe nuts for leakage, verify they are tightened to specifications, and replace the brake pipes if needed.
Notes
Owner notification began august 24, 1999.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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #7 - STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Posted on: 1999-08-30
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 581, bumper standard. These vehicles were produced with rear bumper fasteners that may be loose or missing.
Consequence
If the fasteners are loose or missing, the rear bumper may not absorb energy as it was designed to do in the event of a rear end collision.
Corrective Action
Dealers will verify that the rear bumper beam fasteners are present and properly tightened and, if missing, install new fasteners.
Notes
Owner notification began augsut 24, 1999.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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #8 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2009-04-07
Description
Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .