Recall 02V307000 — SEATS Defect in 1994-1995 SATURN Z
RECALL This recall affects up to 72,135 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 02V307000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 72,135 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME FRONT SEAT BACK RECLINER GEAR TEETH MAY WEAR EXCESSIVELY THROUGH REPEATED USE, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BACK TO SLIP PARTIALLY REARWARD WHEN FORCE IS APPLIED.
Safety 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. THIS IS AN EXPANSION OF A PREVIOUS RECALL (99V045). OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 31, 2003. 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 |