Recall 02V020000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Defect in 2002-2002 SATURN S-SERIES SEDAN
RECALL This recall affects up to 790 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 02V020000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 790 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
CERTAIN SEDANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES," AND NO. 214, "SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH WELDS BETWEEN THE DOOR STRIKER AND BELT-LINE THAT DO NOT MEET SATURN SPECIFICATIONS.
Safety Consequence
IF THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE ON THE PILLAR FAILED IN A CRASH, THE DRIVER COULD BE INJURED MORE SERIOUSLY. IN A SIDE IMPACT, OCCUPANTS COULD ALSO BE INJURED MORE SERIOUSLY BECAUSE OF GREATER INTRUSION OR REDUCED PERFORMANCE OF THE OPTIONAL SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL ADDITIONAL STRUCTURAL FASTENERS TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PILLAR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 22, 2002. 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.
Related Recalls for SATURN
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17V061000 | 2007 SATURN SKY | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION | 91,007 | |
| 16V063000 | 2009 SATURN ASTRA | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 113,716 | |
| 15V415000 | 2010 SATURN OUTLOOK | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | 691,144 | |
| 14V490000 | 2004 SATURN VUE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 202,155 | |
| 14E044000 | 2007 SATURN AURA | STEERING | 7,304 | |
| 14V252000 | 2010 SATURN AURA | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2,440,524 | |
| 14V153000 | 2004 SATURN ION | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1,373,177 | |
| 14V266000 | 2009 SATURN OUTLOOK | SEAT BELTS | 1,339,355 | |
| 14V224000 | 2007 SATURN AURA | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT | 1,131,113 | |
| 14V118000 | 2008 SATURN OUTLOOK | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1,176,407 |