Recall 04V-004: 2003–2004 Saturn Ion

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for visibility, reported to NHTSA on Jan 5, 2004, covering about 79,204 vehicles.

NHTSA number
04V-004
Report date
Jan 5, 2004
Vehicles affected
79,204
Owners notified
Dec 30, 2003

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

The fix

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.

Notes

Gm recall no. 03069.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.
ComponentVisibility › Power Window Devices and Controls
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number04V004000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Saturn Ion2003, 2004All 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 04V-004?

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.

How is recall 04V-004 fixed?

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.

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.