Vehicle recall 04V002000 · January 6, 2004
2004 Saturn Ion
On certain passenger vehicles, some welds between the passenger's side motor rail and the front bumper bracket do not meet engineering specifications.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, some welds between the passenger's side motor rail and the front bumper bracket do not meet engineering specifications.
- Consequence
- Long term durability of the joint may be reduced and separation of the bumper from the frame on the passenger's side of the vehicle may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- All vehicles are still in dealer's possessions.
- Notes
- GM recall no. 03067.CUSTOMERS can 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
- 04V002000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 6, 2004
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 03067
- Owner notification
- January 6, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 344
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body › Bumpers
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Saturn Ion (2004): 2004
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