Recalls
Saturn Ion: 04V002000
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Our Quick Take:
Some welds on the passenger side of the vehicle do not meet the engineering specification. Long term durability of the joint may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
What Should You Do?
No action is required, all vehicles were in the dealers' possession.
Summary:
Some welds between the passenger side motor rail and bumper bracket of the vehicle do not meet the engineering specification. Long term durability of the joint may be reduced and the bumper bracket may separate from the frame, increasing the risk of a crash. The GM recall number is 03067.
Model Year(s): 2004
Mfr's Report Date:
January 6, 2004
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 04V002000
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 344
Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME WELDS BETWEEN THE PASSENGER¿S SIDE MOTOR RAIL AND THE FRONT BUMPER BRACKET DO NOT MEET ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequence: LONG TERM DURABILITY OF THE JOINT MAY BE REDUCED AND SEPARATION OF THE BUMPER FROM THE FRAME ON THE PASSENGER¿S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE MAY RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: ALL VEHICLES ARE STILL IN DEALER¿S POSSESSIONS.
Notes: GM RECALL NO. 03067.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration