Saturn 2000 Structure recall
Recalled October 27, 1999 · NHTSA recall 99V297000 · Saturn
Hazard
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE LATCH MAY OPEN AND THE ARMREST OR THE CONTENTS OF THE CONSOLE COULD INJURE AN OCCUPANT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONSOLE ARMREST LATCH.
Units
7,505 units
Description
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.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONSOLE ARMREST LATCH.
Product
Saturn SC · Saturn SL · Saturn SW
Manufacturer(s)
General Motors, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →