NHTSA Recall 03V231000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V231000; Date: Jun. 23, 2003
Failure of the resonator will cause increased exhaust noise. Prolonged operation of the vehicle following a resonator failure may lead to a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Saturn L200; 2000 Saturn LS; 2001 Saturn LS; 2002 Saturn LS
Component: Electrical System:ignition:module
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 239,993
Recall Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2. 2l l4 (l61) engines, a failure of the ignition control module may cause deterioration in idle quality, reduction in overall engine power, and the vehicle may be hard to start. Continued operation of the vehicle after such an ignition module failure will result in the "service engine soon" light flashing, and may lead to secondary failures of the catalytic converter, oxygen sensor, and exhaust resonator.
How to Fix:
Dealers will (1) replace the ignition control module, (2) replace the ignition control module and spark plugs, or (3) replace the ignition control module, spark plugs, and update the powertrain control module calibration. Owner notification began on August 4, 2003. Owners should contact Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, prompt 3.
Recall Notes:
Gm recall no. 03033/Saturn recall no. 03-c-06. Customers can 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: Jul 1, 2003
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