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2002 Saturn Z

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transaxles were assembled with an inadequate weld at the brake pedal pad to brake pedal actuator arm assembly. during braking, the brake pedal pad could separate from the brake pedal actuator arm.

Corrective Action

if this were to occur, the driver's foot could become dislodged from the pedal resulting in a loss of brake system application and a vehicle crash could occur.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the brake pedal assembly. owner notification began february 19, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact saturn at 1-800-553-6000, prompt #3.

1997 Saturn Z

Component

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Consequence of Defect

it is possible to remove the ignition key while the cylinder is in the run position. this does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, "theft protection."

Corrective Action

the ignition key must be reinserted in the ignition cylinder to turn the engine off.

Recall Notes

dealers will perform a functional check of the ignition cylinder and, if necessary, to have the vehicle's ignition cylinder re-coded. owners can perform this functional check themselves if they so desire.

1997 Saturn Z

Component

Communications:Horn Assembly

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. these vehicles were produced or serviced with a horn assembly which could fail. the horn could either become inoperable or activate without the driver pressing the horn button.

Corrective Action

under certain conditions, heat can build up within the assembly and an underhood fire could result.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the horn assembly.

1996 Saturn Z

Component

Communications:Horn Assembly

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. these vehicles were produced or serviced with a horn assembly which could fail. the horn could either become inoperable or activate without the driver pressing the horn button.

Corrective Action

under certain conditions, heat can build up within the assembly and an underhood fire could result.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the horn assembly.

1995 Saturn Z

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, some front seat back recliner gear teeth may wear excessively through repeated use, which 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. this is an expansion of a previous recall (99v045). owner notification began january 31, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact saturn at 1-800-553-6000, prompt 3.

1994 Saturn Z

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, some front seat back recliner gear teeth may wear excessively through repeated use, which 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. this is an expansion of a previous recall (99v045). owner notification began january 31, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact saturn at 1-800-553-6000, prompt 3.