| Make : SATURN | Model : SL | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : 19940101 - 19940831 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V045000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19990313 | Date Received by ODI: 19990312 | Date Added to Database: 19990317 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99006 | ||
| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 138691 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME FRONT SEAT BACK RECLINER GEAR TEETH MAY WEAR EXCESSIVELY THROUGH REPEATED USE, AND COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BACK TO SLIP PARTIALLY REARWARD WHEN FORCE IS APPLIED. |
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Consequence:
IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VEHICLE'S FRONT SEAT RECLINER MECHANISMS. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | 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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