1997 SATURN SC1 RECALL - #97V161000
RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT : RETRACTOR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE DRIVER OR FRONT PASSENGER SAFETY BELT IS PULLED OUT MUCH FASTER THAN NORMAL, A NUMBER OF TIME, THE LOCK-UP FEATURE OF THE RETRACTOR WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY.
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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 - 11/30/1996 |
| Recalled on |
9/30/1997 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/22/1997 |
| # Affected |
26,135 |
| Recalled for |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE DRIVER OR FRONT PASSENGER SAFETY BELT IS PULLED OUT MUCH FASTER THAN NORMAL, A NUMBER OF TIME, THE LOCK-UP FEATURE OF THE RETRACTOR WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY. |
| Consequences |
IN A RAPID DECELERATION OR VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING SEPTEMBER 1997. 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 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1997 SATURN SC1 Recall for SEATS
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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