Saturn Bumpers Recall 04V002000 (344 Vehicles)

The problem

On certain passenger vehicles, some welds between the passenger's side motor rail and the front bumper bracket do not meet engineering specifications.

The risk

Long term durability of the joint may be reduced and separation of the bumper from the frame on the passenger's side of the vehicle may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

ALL VEHICLES ARE STILL IN DEALER'S POSSESSIONS.

Contacts

Gm recall no. 03067. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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 04V002000.
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
2004 Saturn Ion	898	10	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2004 Saturn Ion

898

Questions

Is the 04V002000 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 04V002000?

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 04V002000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on January 6, 2004. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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