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2004 Saturn Ion

Component

Structure:Body:Bumpers

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, some welds between the passengerøs side motor rail and the front bumper bracket do not meet engineering specifications.

Corrective Action

long term durability of the joint may be reduced and separation of the bumper from the frame on the passengerøs side of the vehicle may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

all vehicles are still in dealerøs possessions.

2004 Saturn Ion

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.2l 4-cylinder (l61) engines were built with a fuel filter that could corrode prematurely on the exterior surface.

Corrective Action

if corrosion on the exterior surface of the fuel filter progresses to the point of creating a hole in the shell, fuel droplets could form and drop to the ground. if an ignition source is present, a fire could result.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the fuel filter assembly. owner notification began on december 30, 2003. owners should contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876.

2004 Saturn Ion

Component

Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles have a condition in which the turn signal lamp and daytime running lamp (drl) on either front side can stop working because of loss of contact between the bulb and socket.

Corrective Action

if a front turn signal lamp is inoperative, others may react more slowly to a turning vehicle and a crash could occur.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the drl/turn signal bulb on both the left and right front side and inspect for and add a drl jumper kit if not present. the recall began november 17, 2004. owners should contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876.

2004 Saturn Ion

Component

Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 118, øpower-operated window, partition, and roof panel systems.ø the power windows and/or sunroof may be operable after the ignition has been turned to the øoffø position and the front passenger door is opened.

Corrective Action

if unsupervised children are left unattended in the vehicle and operate the power windows or sunroof, there is an increased risk of injury to the child.

Recall Notes

dealers will upgrade the body control module (bcm) calibration. owner notification began on december 30, 2003. owners should contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876.

2004 Saturn Ion

Component

Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

certain vehicles equipped with supercharged 2.0l 4-cylinder (lsj) engine were built with a fuel feed pipe that could crack and leak fuel near the fuel rail. if fuel leaks from the fuel feed pipe, there would be a noticeable fuel odor around the vehicle.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the fuel feed pipe assembly. owner notification began on june 9, 2004. owners should contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876.

2003 Saturn Ion

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.2l 4-cylinder (l61) engines were built with a fuel filter that could corrode prematurely on the exterior surface.

Corrective Action

if corrosion on the exterior surface of the fuel filter progresses to the point of creating a hole in the shell, fuel droplets could form and drop to the ground. if an ignition source is present, a fire could result.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the fuel filter assembly. owner notification began on december 30, 2003. owners should contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876.

2003 Saturn Ion

Component

Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles have a condition in which the turn signal lamp and daytime running lamp (drl) on either front side can stop working because of loss of contact between the bulb and socket.

Corrective Action

if a front turn signal lamp is inoperative, others may react more slowly to a turning vehicle and a crash could occur.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the drl/turn signal bulb on both the left and right front side and inspect for and add a drl jumper kit if not present. the recall began november 17, 2004. owners should contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876.

2003 Saturn Ion

Component

Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 118, øpower-operated window, partition, and roof panel systems.ø the power windows and/or sunroof may be operable after the ignition has been turned to the øoffø position and the front passenger door is opened.

Corrective Action

if unsupervised children are left unattended in the vehicle and operate the power windows or sunroof, there is an increased risk of injury to the child.

Recall Notes

dealers will upgrade the body control module (bcm) calibration. owner notification began on december 30, 2003. owners should contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876.