Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles Equipped With 2.2L L4 (L61) Engines, A Failure Of The Ignition Control Module May Cause Deterioration In Idle Quality, ReduCTIon In Overall Engine Power, And The Vehicle May Be Hard To Start. Continued Operation Of The Vehicle After Such An Ignition Module Failure Will Result In The “Service Engine Soon” Light Flashing, And May Lead To Secondary Failures Of The Catalytic Converter, Oxygen Sensor, And Exhaust Resonator.
Make Of Vehicle
SATURN
Model Of Vehicle
L200
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
03V231000
Component Description
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
Effect Of Defect
Failure Of The Resonator Will Cause Increased Exhaust Noise. Prolonged Operation Of The Vehicle Following A Resonator Failure May Lead To A Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will (1) Replace The Ignition Control Module, (2) Replace The Ignition Control Module And Spark Plugs, Or (3) Replace The Ignition Control Module, Spark Plugs, And Update The Powertrain Control Module Calibration. Owner Notification Began On August 4, 2003. Owners Should Contact Saturn At 1-800-553-6000, Prompt 3.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19990613
End Of Manufacture
20000723
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
239993
Date Owners Notified
20030701
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20030623
Make Campaign Number
03033/03-C-06