Vehicle recall 02V020000 · January 17, 2002

2002 Saturn S-Series Sedan

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…

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Summary: 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.
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.
Notes: Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 02V020000
Reported to NHTSA: January 17, 2002
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer campaign: 02002/02C05
Owner notification: January 22, 2002
Vehicles potentially affected: 790
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

Recall 02V020000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Saturn S-Series Sedan (2002): 2002

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