| Make : SATURN | Model : SATURN | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 19950901 - 19951201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V029000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19960208 | Date Received by ODI: 19960212 | Date Added to Database: 19960213 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 691 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
SOME OF THE WELDS BETWEEN THE ROOF AND ROOF SIDE INTERNAL REINFORCEMENT PANELS DO NOT MEET THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. |
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Consequence:
IN A CRASH, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF A PARTIAL SEPARATION OF THE ROOF PANEL FLANGE SIDES, EXPOSING AN OCCUPANT TO AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE ROOF FLANGE WITH STRUCTURAL FASTENERS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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