Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
SATURN
Model Of Vehicle
S-SERIES SEDAN
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
02V020000
Component Description
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20020101
End Of Manufacture
20020107
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
790
Date Owners Notified
20020122
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20020117
Make Campaign Number
02002/02C05
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
210