Make : SATURN | Model : ION | Year : 2003 |
Build Dates : 20020601 - 20030930 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V004000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20031230 | Date Received by ODI: 20040105 | Date Added to Database: 20040114 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 03069 | ||
Component: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 79204 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 118, POWER-OPERATED WINDOW, PARTITION, AND ROOF PANEL SYSTEMS. THE POWER WINDOWS AND/OR SUNROOF MAY BE OPERABLE AFTER THE IGNITION HAS BEEN TURNED TO THE OFF POSITION AND THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR IS OPENED. |
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Consequence:
IF UNSUPERVISED CHILDREN ARE LEFT UNATTENDED IN THE VEHICLE AND OPERATE THE POWER WINDOWS OR SUNROOF, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL UPGRADE THE BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) CALIBRATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 30, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 118 | |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |