Front Seat Recliner problems of the 1996 Saturn SL

Two problems related to front seat recliner have been reported for the 1996 Saturn SL. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Seat Recliner problem

Failure Date: 02/12/2001

Vehicle was rear ended at 15 mph, the driver's seat back collapsed, consumer realized it was broken when it would not adjust properly, Saturn said the seat was up to standard.

2 Front Seat Recliner problem

Failure Date: 10/26/1999

Vehicle was at a standstill and was rear ended by another vehicle traveling about 45 mph which pushed consumer's vehicle into the vehicle in front, causing driver's seatback to break, resulting in serious injuries. Please provide further information.




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