Recall 99V-230: 2000 Saturn SC, 2000 Saturn SL and 1 more

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for unknown or other, reported to NHTSA on Aug 23, 1999, covering about 2,692 vehicles.

NHTSA number
99V-230
Report date
Aug 23, 1999
Vehicles affected
2,692
Owners notified
Aug 24, 1999

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection." some of these vehicles were manufactured with welds in the instrument panel carrier assembly that do not meet saturn quality standards.

The risk

A front seat occupant, particularly an unbelted occupant, may have an increased risk of injury in a frontal crash.

The fix

Dealers will repair the vehicle's instrument panel carrier assembly.

Notes

Owner notification began august 24, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact saturn at 1-800-553-6000, prompt 3.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.
ComponentUnknown or Other
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number99V230000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Saturn SC2000All years
Saturn SL2000All years
Saturn SW2000All 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 99V-230?

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection." some of these vehicles were manufactured with welds in the instrument panel carrier assembly that do not meet saturn quality standards.

How is recall 99V-230 fixed?

Dealers will repair the vehicle's instrument panel carrier 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.