NHTSA Recall 02V020000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V020000; Date: Jan. 17, 2002
If the seat belt anchorage on the pillar failed in a crash, the driver could be injured more seriously. In a side impact, occupants could also be injured more seriously because of greater intrusion or reduced performance of the optional side curtain air bag.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Saturn S-series Sedan
Component: Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 790
Recall Summary:
Certain sedans fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages," and no. 214, "side impact protection. " these vehicles were manufactured with welds between the door striker and belt-line that do not meet Saturn specifications.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install additional structural fasteners to the driver's side door pillar. Owner notification began January 22, 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.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 22, 2002
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