Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 00V235000

Air bags: side/window

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2000-08-23.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V235000

Air bags: side/window

Component
Air bags: side/window
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
168
Reported to NHTSA
2000-08-23
Owners notified
2000-08-23

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG SYSTEM. THE AIR BAG SYSTEM HAS A LOWER SIDE IMPACT SAFING SENSOR THRESHOLD THAN SPECIFIED. BECAUSE OF THIS REDUCED THRESHOLD, THERE COULD BE AN INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE SIDE HEAD CURTAIN AIR BAG WITH SEVERE SLAMMING OF THE DOOR.

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE ASSEMBLY.

Notes

NO VEHICLES HAVE BEEN SOLD TO CUSTOMERS.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Saturn LS2001

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.