SATURN ION 2003: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V003000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SATURN | ION | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-12-30 | 2004-01-05 | 2004-01-14 |
Production Dates: 2002-06-01 - 2003-09-30
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 03068
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 127285
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 30, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876.
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'.
