2004 Saturn ION

2004 Saturn ION Recalls

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2004 Saturn ION Recalls

2004 SATURN ION Recall ID from NHTSA: 04V003000
Auto Recall Date:
JAN 05, 2004

Vehicle Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 127285
Model Affected
2004 SATURN ION

2004 Saturn ION 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
2004 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
2004 SATURN ION

2004 Saturn ION 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
2004 SATURN ION Recall ID from NHTSA: 04V281000
Auto Recall Date:
JUN 08, 2004

Vehicle Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 670
Model Affected
2004 SATURN ION

2004 Saturn ION Defect Summary:
CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SUPERCHARGED 2.0L 4-CYLINDER (LSJ) ENGINE WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL FEED PIPE THAT COULD CRACK AND LEAK FUEL NEAR THE FUEL RAIL. IF FUEL LEAKS FROM THE FUEL FEED PIPE, THERE WOULD BE A NOTICEABLE FUEL ODOR AROUND THE VEHICLE.

Defect Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FEED PIPE ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 9, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
670

Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 04053
2004 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
2004 SATURN ION

2004 Saturn ION 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
2004 SATURN ION Recall ID from NHTSA: 04V002000
Auto Recall Date:
JAN 06, 2004

Vehicle Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 344
Model Affected
2004 SATURN ION

2004 Saturn ION Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME WELDS BETWEEN THE PASSENGER¿S SIDE MOTOR RAIL AND THE FRONT BUMPER BRACKET DO NOT MEET ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS.

Defect Consequence:
LONG TERM DURABILITY OF THE JOINT MAY BE REDUCED AND SEPARATION OF THE BUMPER FROM THE FRAME ON THE PASSENGER¿S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE MAY RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy:
ALL VEHICLES ARE STILL IN DEALER¿S POSSESSIONS.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
344

Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 03067