Vehicle recall 02V307000 · November 14, 2002
1994-1995 Saturn Z
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- GM recall 02056/Saturn recall 03C04. 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
- 02V307000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 14, 2002
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 02056/03C04
- Owner notification
- January 31, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 72,135
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Seats
Vehicles covered
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