Defect Description For Recall
Certain Passenger Vehicles Equipped With 2.2L 4-Cylinder (L61) Engines Were Built With A Fuel Filter That Could Corrode Prematurely On The Exterior Surface.
Make Of Vehicle
SATURN
Model Of Vehicle
ION
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
04V003000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline
Effect Of Defect
If Corrosion On The Exterior Surface Of The Fuel Filter Progresses To The Point Of Creating A Hole In The Shell, Fuel Droplets Could Form And Drop To The Ground. If An Ignition Source Is Present, A Fire Could Result.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Fuel Filter Assembly. Owner Notification Began On December 30, 2003. Owners Should Contact Saturn At 1-800-972-8876.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20020601
End Of Manufacture
20030930
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
127285
Date Owners Notified
20031230
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20040105
Make Campaign Number
3068