SATURN SW 2000: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V232000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SATURN | SW | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-08-24 | 1999-08-23 | 1999-08-30 |
Production Dates: 1999-06-01 - 1999-08-04
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99054/00-C-06
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1592
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 581
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.
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.
DEALERS WILL VERIFY THAT THE REAR BUMPER BEAM FASTENERS ARE PRESENT AND PROPERLY TIGHTENED AND, IF MISSING, INSTALL NEW FASTENERS.
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'.
