SATURN SL 2000: STRUCTURE:BODY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V297000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SATURN | SL | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-10-29 | 1999-10-27 | 1999-10-29 |
Production Dates: 1999-06-01 - 1999-08-31
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99071
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7505
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 201
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A CONSOLE ARMREST FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACTS." THE ARMRESTS WERE PRODUCED WITH A LATCH THAT WILL NOT WITHSTAND THE VERTICAL FORCE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE LATCH MAY OPEN AND THE ARMREST OR THE CONTENTS OF THE CONSOLE COULD INJURE AN OCCUPANT.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONSOLE ARMREST LATCH.
GM RECALL NO. 99071.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 29, 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 1-800-833-6000, PROMPT '3. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
