| Make : SATURN | Model : ION | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 20031201 - 20031212 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V002000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040106 | Date Received by ODI: 20040106 | Date Added to Database: 20040114 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 03067 | ||
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 344 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME WELDS BETWEEN THE PASSENGERS SIDE MOTOR RAIL AND THE FRONT BUMPER BRACKET DO NOT MEET ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS. |
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Consequence:
LONG TERM DURABILITY OF THE JOINT MAY BE REDUCED AND SEPARATION OF THE BUMPER FROM THE FRAME ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE MAY RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
ALL VEHICLES ARE STILL IN DEALERS POSSESSIONS. |
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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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