NHTSA Recall 99V232000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V232000; Date: Aug. 23, 1999
If the fasteners are loose or missing, the rear bumper may not absorb energy as it was designed to do in the event of a rear end collision.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Saturn SC; 2000 Saturn SL; 2000 Saturn SW
Component: Structure:body:bumpers
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 1,592
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 581, "bumper standard. " these vehicles were produced with rear bumper fasteners that may be loose or missing.
How to Fix:
Dealers will verify that the rear bumper beam fasteners are present and properly tightened and, if missing, install new fasteners.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began augsut 24, 1999. 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. 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: Aug 24, 1999
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