NHTSA Recall 04V003000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V003000; Date: Jan. 5, 2004
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Saturn ION; 2004 Saturn ION
Component: Gasoline Fuel System
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 127,285
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the fuel filter assembly. Owner notification began on December 30, 2003. Owners should contact Saturn at 1-800-972-8876.
Recall Notes:
Gm recall no. 03068. 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: Dec 30, 2003
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