Vehicle recall 04V003000 · January 5, 2004

2003-2004 Saturn Ion

Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.2L 4-cylinder (L61) engines were built with a fuel filter that could corrode prematurely on the exterior surface.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.2L 4-cylinder (L61) engines were built with a fuel filter that could corrode prematurely on the exterior surface.
Consequence: If corrosion on the exterior surface of the fuel filter progresses to the point of creating a hole in the shell, fuel droplets could form and drop to the ground. If an ignition source is present, a fire could result.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel filter assembly. Owner notification began on December 30, 2003. Owners should contact Saturn at 1-800-972-8876.
Notes: GM recall no. 03068.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: 04V003000
Reported to NHTSA: January 5, 2004
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer campaign: 03068
Owner notification: December 30, 2003
Vehicles potentially affected: 127,285
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 04V003000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Saturn Ion (2003-2004): 2004, 2003

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