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1996 SATURN SATURN Recall - Campaign #96V029000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1996 SATURN SATURN RECALL - #96V029000

RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY

SOME OF THE WELDS BETWEEN THE ROOF AND ROOF SIDE INTERNAL REINFORCEMENT PANELS DO NOT MEET THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.

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Vehicle 1996 SATURN SATURN
Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufactured between 9/1/1995 - 12/1/1995
Recalled on 2/13/1996
Influenced by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owners Notified on 2/8/1996
# Affected 691
Recalled for STRUCTURE:BODY
 
Description SOME OF THE WELDS BETWEEN THE ROOF AND ROOF SIDE INTERNAL REINFORCEMENT PANELS DO NOT MEET THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequences IN A CRASH, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF A PARTIAL SEPARATION OF THE ROOF PANEL FLANGE SIDES, EXPOSING AN OCCUPANT TO AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE ROOF FLANGE WITH STRUCTURAL FASTENERS.
Notes SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; BODY ROOF.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER STATION WAGONS.NOTE: 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. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
See also
Technical Service Bulletins Jun 18, 2003 - 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
BUMPS OR IRON DUST ON PAINT SURFACE. *TT

Oct 31, 2001 - 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING THE ENGINE COOLANT RECOVERY RESERVOIR DISCOLORATION DUE TO ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM SEALER. *SLC

Oct 31, 2001 - 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM SEALER USAGE. *SLC

Sep 13, 2001 - 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
THIS BULLETIN IS TO PROVIDE REVISED RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING THE USE OF ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM SEALER IN SATURN VEHICLES CONTAINING DEX-COOL. *TT

Sep 05, 2001 - 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
TECHNICAL INFORMATION ON ENGINE COOLANT RECOVERY RESERVOIR DISCOLORATION DUE TO ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM SEALER. *TT

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