2003 SATURN ION RECALL - #04V003000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2003 SATURN ION |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/2002 - 9/30/2003 |
| Recalled on |
1/14/2004 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/30/2003 |
| # Affected |
127,285 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 30, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876. |
| Notes |
GM RECALL NO. 03068.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2003 SATURN ION Recall for VISIBILITY, POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
2003 SATURN ION Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL
2003 SATURN ION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, SWITCH
2003 SATURN ION Recall for AIR BAGS
2003 SATURN ION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION
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