2003 Saturn ION Quad Coupe

2003 Saturn ION Quad Coupe Recalls

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2003 Saturn ION Quad Coupe Recalls

2003 SATURN ION Recall ID from NHTSA: 04V004000
Auto Recall Date:
JAN 05, 2004

Vehicle Component: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 79204
Model Affected
2003 SATURN ION

2003 Saturn ION Quad Coupe Defect Summary:
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.

Defect 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.

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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
79204

Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 03069
2003 SATURN ION Recall ID from NHTSA: 04V547000
Auto Recall Date:
NOV 16, 2004

Vehicle Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 178798
Model Affected
2003 SATURN ION

2003 Saturn ION Quad Coupe Defect Summary:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE TURN SIGNAL LAMP AND DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP (DRL) ON EITHER FRONT SIDE CAN STOP WORKING BECAUSE OF LOSS OF CONTACT BETWEEN THE BULB AND SOCKET.

Defect Consequence:
IF A FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMP IS INOPERATIVE, OTHERS MAY REACT MORE SLOWLY TO A TURNING VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRL/TURN SIGNAL BULB ON BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SIDE AND INSPECT FOR AND ADD A DRL JUMPER KIT IF NOT PRESENT. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 17, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
178798

Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 04095
2003 SATURN ION Recall ID from NHTSA: 04V003000
Auto Recall Date:
JAN 05, 2004

Vehicle Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 127285
Model Affected
2003 SATURN ION

2003 Saturn ION Quad Coupe Defect Summary:
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.

Defect Consequence:
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.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 30, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
127285

Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 03068