Make : SATURN | Model : SC | Year : 2000 |
Build Dates : 19990601 - 19990831 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V297000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19991029 | Date Received by ODI: 19991027 | Date Added to Database: 19991029 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99071 | ||
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 7505 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A CONSOLE ARMREST FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACTS." THE ARMRESTS WERE PRODUCED WITH A LATCH THAT WILL NOT WITHSTAND THE VERTICAL FORCE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE LATCH MAY OPEN AND THE ARMREST OR THE CONTENTS OF THE CONSOLE COULD INJURE AN OCCUPANT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONSOLE ARMREST LATCH. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 201 | |
Notes:
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