Saturn Side / Window Recall 00V235000 (168 Vehicles)

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.

Contacts

NO VEHICLES HAVE BEEN SOLD TO CUSTOMERS.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Saturn dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 00V235000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2001 Saturn LS	0	7	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2001 Saturn LS

Questions

Is the 00V235000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 00V235000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 00V235000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on August 23, 2000. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Air bags: side / window Saturn recall