This Search requires JavaScript to be enabled. If you cannot enable JavaScript or are having trouble completing this search, contact ODI at (888) 327-4236. Recall Results : ODI - Office of Defects Investigation
safercar.gov homepage NHTSA homepage
Safety Ratings Defects & Recalls Safe Driving Information Resources

 

Defects and Recalls

Recalls - Search Results

Navigate:   ODI Home   »   Recalls   »  Search »  Results List

 
  Search Results  
Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     SATURN / SC     2000
     SATURN / SL     2000
     SATURN / SW     2000
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date: AUG 20, 1999
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 99V232000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1592
Summary:
 VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 581, "BUMPER STANDARD." THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH REAR BUMPER FASTENERS THAT MAY BE LOOSE OR MISSING.
Consequence:
 IF THE FASTENERS ARE LOOSE OR MISSING, THE REAR BUMPER MAY NOT ABSORB ENERGY AS IT WAS DESIGNED TO DO IN THE EVENT OF A REAR END COLLISION.
Remedy:
 DEALERS WILL VERIFY THAT THE REAR BUMPER BEAM FASTENERS ARE PRESENT AND PROPERLY TIGHTENED AND, IF MISSING, INSTALL NEW FASTENERS.
Notes:
 OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGSUT 24, 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).

 
 

 

dot logo USA Government Made Easy  112 RSS | Web Policies & Notices | Terms of Use | FOIA | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | Accessibility | E-mail NHTSA