One problem related to seat broken has been reported for the 2002 Saturn SL1. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Upon rear impact, the driver's seat immediately fell backward to a total reclining position. The driver was forced backward, into a reclining position, unable to see through the windshield to navigate the car. The seat is not broken. When the lever was pressed, the seat returned to it's normal upright position.
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