All vehicles » Saturn » Recall 96V029000

  NHTSA Recall 96V029000

NHTSA Campaign Id 96V029000; Date: Feb. 12, 1996

In a crash, there is a possibility of a partial separation of the roof panel flange sides, exposing an occupant to an increased risk of injury.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1996 Saturn Saturn

Component: Structure:body

Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.

Affected Units:: 691

icon3 Recall Summary:

Some of the welds between the roof and roof side internal reinforcement panels do not meet the manufacturer's specifications.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealers will reinforce the roof flange with structural fasteners.

icon4 Recall Notes:

System: structure; body roof. Vehicle description: passenger station wagons. Note: 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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 8, 1996

Also see:

All recalls of Saturn vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.