SOME OF THE WELDS BETWEEN THE ROOF AND ROOF SIDE INTERNAL REINFORCEMENT PANELS DO NOT MEET THE MANUFACTURER'S
— Recall Campaign #96V029000
SOME OF THE WELDS BETWEEN THE ROOF AND ROOF SIDE INTERNAL REINFORCEMENT PANELS DO NOT MEET THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 691 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
96V029000
| Manufacturer: | General Motors, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 12, 1996 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 96V029000 |
| Units affected: | 691 |
- Description:
- SOME OF THE WELDS BETWEEN THE ROOF AND ROOF SIDE INTERNAL REINFORCEMENT PANELS DO NOT MEET THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.
- Consequeces:
- IN A CRASH, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF A PARTIAL SEPARATION OF THE ROOF PANEL FLANGE SIDES, EXPOSING AN OCCUPANT TO AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE ROOF FLANGE WITH STRUCTURAL FASTENERS.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; BODY ROOF.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER STATION WAGONS.NOTE: 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 1-800-424-9393.