Recall 00V-235: 2001 Saturn LS

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on Aug 23, 2000, covering about 168 vehicles.

NHTSA number
00V-235
Report date
Aug 23, 2000
Vehicles affected
168
Owners notified
Aug 23, 2000

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a side impact air bag system. The air bag system has a lower side impact safing sensor threshold than specified. Because of this reduced threshold, there could be an inadvertent deployment of the side head curtain air bag with severe slamming of the door.

The risk

This could cause injury to an occupant.

The fix

Dealers will replace the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module assembly.

Notes

No vehicles have been sold to customers.

Recall details

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.
ComponentAir Bags › Side/Window
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number00V235000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Saturn LS2001All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 00V-235?

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a side impact air bag system. The air bag system has a lower side impact safing sensor threshold than specified. Because of this reduced threshold, there could be an inadvertent deployment of the side head curtain air bag with severe slamming of the door.

How is recall 00V-235 fixed?

Dealers will replace the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module assembly.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.