1997 SATURN SC1 RECALL - #96V153000
RECALL FOR SEATS
THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATS HAVE LESS LOCK PAWL ENGAGEMENT ON THE INBOARD FORE/AFT ADJUSTER THAN SPECIFIED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS."
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1997 SATURN SC1 |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/1996 - 7/31/1996 |
| Recalled on |
8/27/1996 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/21/1996 |
| # Affected |
3,472 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATS HAVE LESS LOCK PAWL ENGAGEMENT ON THE INBOARD FORE/AFT ADJUSTER THAN SPECIFIED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN SEAT MOVEMENT WITH A BELTED OCCUPANT DURING A MODERATE TO SEVERE FRONTAL IMPACT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE PASSENGER SEAT INBOARD FORE/AFT ADJUSTER. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 1996. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREEDUPON 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 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1997 SATURN SC1 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, RETRACTOR
1997 SATURN SC1 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Apr 23, 1999 - 220000 SEATS
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF DAMAGE IN THE MIDDLE SECTION(S) OF THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S FRONT SEAT BACK COVER AND/OR WHEN REPLACING A FRONT SEAT BACK COVER THE LISTING POCKETS ARE MISSING. *TT
Apr 30, 1998 - 020000 SUSPENSION
EXPERIENCING A RATTLE OR CLICK NOISE FROM THE REAR OF VEHICLE WHEN TURNING AT SLOW SPEEDS AND/OR DRIVING OVER UNEVEN SURFACES. *YC
May 27, 1997 - 194000 TIRES:VALVE
THE VALVE STEM OUTER RUBBER SHEATHING IS GROOVED OR CHAFED (REPLACE TIRE VALVE STEM AND WHEEL COVERS). *TW
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