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Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     SATURN / SC1     1994-1995
     SATURN / SC2     1994-1995
     SATURN / SL     1994-1995
     SATURN / SL1     1994-1995
     SATURN / SL2     1994-1995
     SATURN / SW1     1994-1995
     SATURN / SW2     1994-1995
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date: MAR 05, 1999
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 99V045000 NHTSA Action Number: 2 Investigations found (View)
Component: SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 138691
Summary:
 VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME FRONT SEAT BACK RECLINER GEAR TEETH MAY WEAR EXCESSIVELY THROUGH REPEATED USE, AND COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BACK TO SLIP PARTIALLY REARWARD WHEN FORCE IS APPLIED.
Consequence:
 IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
 DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT RECLINER MECHANISMS.
Notes:
 OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 13, 1999. 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 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

 
 

 

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