Recall campaign · NHTSA 04V002000

Structure: body: bumpers

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2004-01-06.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V002000

Structure: body: bumpers

Component
Structure: body: bumpers
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
344
Reported to NHTSA
2004-01-06
Owners notified
2004-01-06

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME WELDS BETWEEN THE PASSENGER'S SIDE MOTOR RAIL AND THE FRONT BUMPER BRACKET DO NOT MEET ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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).

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Saturn ION2004

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.