Make : SATURN | Model : L-SERIES WAGON | Year : 2003 |
Build Dates : 20020601 - 20030630 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V158000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20050425 | Date Received by ODI: 20050420 | Date Added to Database: 20050420 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 05041 | ||
Component: SEAT BELTS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 20701 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN WAGONS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR MAY SEPARATE FROM THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE BEFORE HOLDING THE REQUIRED TEST LOAD FOR THE REQUIRED TIME. |
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Consequence:
IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED IN CRASH, THE RIGHT AND CENTER REAR SEAT OCCUPANTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REAR SEAT CENTER BELT ANCHOR REINFORCEMENT PLATE TO THE FLOOR PAN OF THE VEHICLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 25, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 210 | |
Notes:
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