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2001 Saturn Sc1

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." these vehicles were built with an inadequate vent valve weld on the top portion of the fuel tank.

Corrective Action

fuel spillage could occur during refueling or if the vehicle were involved in a rollover. if an ignition source were present, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the vehicle to ensure the fuel tank vent valve is properly welded. if necessary, dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly.

2001 Saturn Sc1

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Switch

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, equipped with automatic transaxles, fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft protection." these vehicles were built with an improperly adjusted automatic transaxle park lock cable assembly. if improperly adjusted, it is possible to shift from the "park" position with the ignition key removed.

Corrective Action

this condition increases the risk of a crash resulting from the unintended movement of parked vehicles.

Recall Notes

saturn is asking owners and retailers to perform a functional check of the automatic transaxle park lock cable assembly operation, and if necessary, to have the cable adjusted. if owners are not comfortable performing the functional check themselves, they can have their dealer perform this inspection for them.

2000 Saturn Sc1

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." these vehicles were built with an inadequate vent valve weld on the top portion of the fuel tank.

Corrective Action

fuel spillage could occur during refueling or if the vehicle were involved in a rollover. if an ignition source were present, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the vehicle to ensure the fuel tank vent valve is properly welded. if necessary, dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly.

2000 Saturn Sc1

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Switch

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, equipped with automatic transaxles, fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft protection." these vehicles were built with an improperly adjusted automatic transaxle park lock cable assembly. if improperly adjusted, it is possible to shift from the "park" position with the ignition key removed.

Corrective Action

this condition increases the risk of a crash resulting from the unintended movement of parked vehicles.

Recall Notes

saturn is asking owners and retailers to perform a functional check of the automatic transaxle park lock cable assembly operation, and if necessary, to have the cable adjusted. if owners are not comfortable performing the functional check themselves, they can have their dealer perform this inspection for them.

1997 Saturn Sc1

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Retractor

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. if the driver or front passenger safety belt is pulled out much faster than normal, a number of time, the lock-up feature of the retractor will not work properly.

Corrective Action

in a rapid deceleration or vehicle crash, the occupant would not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the driver and front passenger safety belt retractor.

1997 Saturn Sc1

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the section of the owner's handbook titled "horizontal aim" does not specifically instruct an owner how to adjust the headlamp horizontal aim. this does not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Corrective Action

a vehicle's headlamp would not be properly adjusted causing visibility problems to oncoming vehicles.

Recall Notes

owners are being provided with a label with the correct information on headlamp horizontal aim to be placed over the existing text in the owner's handbook. if an owner desires, their dealer can place the sticker in the owner's handbook for them.

1997 Saturn Sc1

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

the front passenger seats have less lock pawl engagement on the inboard fore/aft adjuster than specified. this does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems."

Corrective Action

this condition could result in seat movement with a belted occupant during a moderate to severe frontal impact.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and replace the passenger seat inboard fore/aft adjuster.

1995 Saturn Sc1

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

if this happens while the vehicle is being driven, it could cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the front seat recliner mechanisms.

1994 Saturn Sc1

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

if this happens while the vehicle is being driven, it could cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the front seat recliner mechanisms.

1993 Saturn Sc1

Component

Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator

Consequence of Defect

the generator electrical wiring is not protected against excessive current flow which may be caused by an electrical short circuit in the generator.

Corrective Action

should an electrical short circuit occur in thegenerator, the generator wiring harness would experience excessive current flow.under certain conditions, enough heat could be generated to ignite surroundingmaterials. if this occurs, an underhood fire could result with or without theengine running and without prior warning.

Recall Notes

the generator wiring harness will be replaced with one that will open as a fuse would under certain excessive current flow conditions.

1992 Saturn Sc1

Component

Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator

Consequence of Defect

the generator electrical wiring is not protected against excessive current flow which may be caused by an electrical short circuit in the generator.

Corrective Action

should an electrical short circuit occur in thegenerator, the generator wiring harness would experience excessive current flow.under certain conditions, enough heat could be generated to ignite surroundingmaterials. if this occurs, an underhood fire could result with or without theengine running and without prior warning.

Recall Notes

the generator wiring harness will be replaced with one that will open as a fuse would under certain excessive current flow conditions.

1991 Saturn Sc1

Component

Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator

Consequence of Defect

the generator electrical wiring is not protected against excessive current flow which may be caused by an electrical short circuit in the generator.

Corrective Action

should an electrical short circuit occur in thegenerator, the generator wiring harness would experience excessive current flow.under certain conditions, enough heat could be generated to ignite surroundingmaterials. if this occurs, an underhood fire could result with or without theengine running and without prior warning.

Recall Notes

the generator wiring harness will be replaced with one that will open as a fuse would under certain excessive current flow conditions.