2002 SATURN S-SERIES SEDAN RECALL - #02V020000
RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT : ANCHORAGE
CERTAIN SEDANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES," AND NO. 214, "SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH WELDS BETWEEN THE DOOR STRIKER AND BELT-LINE THAT DO NOT MEET SATURN SPECIFICATIONS.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
•
Send to a friend
•
Hide Form
Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2002 SATURN S-SERIES SEDAN |
|
| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/2002 - 1/7/2002 |
| Recalled on |
1/26/2002 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/22/2002 |
| # Affected |
790 |
| Recalled for |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
|
|
| Description |
CERTAIN SEDANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES," AND NO. 214, "SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH WELDS BETWEEN THE DOOR STRIKER AND BELT-LINE THAT DO NOT MEET SATURN SPECIFICATIONS. |
| Consequences |
IF THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE ON THE PILLAR FAILED IN A CRASH, THE DRIVER COULD BE INJURED MORE SERIOUSLY. IN A SIDE IMPACT, OCCUPANTS COULD ALSO BE INJURED MORE SERIOUSLY BECAUSE OF GREATER INTRUSION OR REDUCED PERFORMANCE OF THE OPTIONAL SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL ADDITIONAL STRUCTURAL FASTENERS TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PILLAR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 22, 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. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
|
| Technical Service Bulletins |
Feb 06, 2012 - 221300 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
GENERAL MOTORS: INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BULLETIN FOR ALL 2012 AND PRIOR GENERAL MOTOR TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES REGARDING THE ADJUSTABLE COMFORT AND CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY OF THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER HEAD RESTRAINT. *PE
Apr 11, 2008 - 201000 WHEELS:RIM
LOW TIRE PRESSURE, LEAKING CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS (REPAIR WITH ADHESIVE SEALANT). 2008 AND PRIOR GM PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS (INCLUDING SATURN) AND HUMMER H2, H3 AND SAAB 9-7X WITH CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS. *NJ UPDATED 10/23
May 21, 2002 - 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
GENERAL MOTORS VEHICLES AND TRUCKS: SUBJECT REGARDING, 2002 AND PRIOR PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS, CHEMICAL DAMAGE TO EXTERIOR POLYCARBONATE HEADLAMP LENSES. *SLC UPDATED *EH UPDATED 3/30/11. HEADLAMP LENS OVERHEATING WHEN COV
Mar 06, 2002 - 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE TEMPERATURE SENSOR FLUID LEAK (REPLACE TRANSAXLE TEMPERATURE SENSOR). *JG
Mar 06, 2002 - 150000 SEAT BELTS
SUBJECT REGARDING REINFORCEMENT OF DRIVER'S SIDE
View all Technical Service Bulletins
|
|