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1997 Saturn Recalls

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09E047000 Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC Potential Number of Units Affected: 1440 Year: 1997 Make: Saturn Model: Saturn Manufactured    from: 0000-00-00    to: 0000-00-00 Recall Date: 2009-07-24 Summary: AIRTEX IS RECALLING 1,440 AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS, P/N E3944M, PRODUCED FROM JANUARY 2005 THROUGH JULY 2009, SOLD FOR USE ON MODEL YEAR 1997 SATURN VEHICLES. THE FUEL RETURN LINE AND FUEL VENT LINE ARE REVERSED. IN THE EVENT THAT A VEHICLE WITH THE SUBJECT FUEL PUMP IS INVOLVED IN A ROLL-OVER CRASH WITH A FULL OR OVER-FULL FUEL TANK, THE FUEL COULD DRAIN FROM THE TANK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE RECALLED FUEL PUMPS WITH A PUMP THAT HAS BEEN CORRECTLY MANUFACTURED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AIRTEX AT 1-618-842-2111. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09E047000 for my 1997 Saturn Saturn. I found the recall at http://www.extendedsaturnwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09E012000 Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC Potential Number of Units Affected: 16270 Year: 1997 Make: Saturn Model: Sl Manufactured    from: 0000-00-00    to: 0000-00-00 Recall Date: 2009-04-07 Summary: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS. DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09E012000 for my 1997 Saturn Sl. I found the recall at http://www.extendedsaturnwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 00V369000 Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC Potential Number of Units Affected: 455 Year: 1997 Make: Saturn Model: Ev1 Manufactured    from: 1996-08-01    to: 1997-06-30 Recall Date: 2000-11-13 Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH WHEEL SPEED CIRCUITRY IN THE BRAKE TORQUE CONTROL MODULE (BTCM) WHICH CAN CEASE TO OPERATE PROPERLY. IF THIS OCCURS, INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL EXHIBIT ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: A LOSS OF FRONT BRAKE ASSIST, A DISABLED REAR BRAKE SYSTEM, A DISABLED ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, AND/OR A DISABLED REGENERATIVE BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS COULD INCREASE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL AND VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BTCM, THE BALLSCREW ASSEMBLIES IN THE BRAKE PRESSURE MODULATOR VALVE, AND INSTALL NEW SOFTWARE. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 00V369000 for my 1997 Saturn Ev1. I found the recall at http://www.extendedsaturnwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 00V069100 Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC Potential Number of Units Affected: 489 Year: 1997 Make: Saturn Model: Ev1 Manufactured    from: 1996-08-01    to: 1997-06-30 Recall Date: 2000-03-03 Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GENERATION 1 ELECTRIC PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A CHARGE PORT ASSEMBLY THAT COULD FAIL DURING A CHARGING EVENT. HEAT COULD BUILD UP WITHIN THE CHARGE PORT AND A FIRE COULD RESULT. THESE PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE REPURCHASED BY SATURN/GM. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 00V069100 for my 1997 Saturn Ev1. I found the recall at http://www.extendedsaturnwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 98V307000 Component: COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC Potential Number of Units Affected: 64199 Year: 1997 Make: Saturn Model: Z Manufactured    from: 1995-07-01    to: 1997-02-28 Recall Date: 1998-12-07 Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED OR SERVICED WITH A HORN ASSEMBLY WHICH COULD FAIL. THE HORN COULD EITHER BECOME INOPERABLE OR ACTIVATE WITHOUT THE DRIVER PRESSING THE HORN BUTTON. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, HEAT CAN BUILD UP WITHIN THE ASSEMBLY AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE COULD RESULT. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HORN ASSEMBLY. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 98V307000 for my 1997 Saturn Z. I found the recall at http://www.extendedsaturnwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 98V169000 Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC Potential Number of Units Affected: 607 Year: 1997 Make: Saturn Model: Ev1 Manufactured    from: 1996-08-01    to: 1997-06-30 Recall Date: 1998-07-28 Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC VEHICLES. A TRANSISTOR WITHIN THE BRAKE TORQUE CONTROL MODULE (BTCM) CAUSES AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM." AS A RESULT, VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF FRONT BRAKE ASSIST, INCREASING THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL, AND VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE TORQUE CONTROL MODULE. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 98V169000 for my 1997 Saturn Ev1. I found the recall at http://www.extendedsaturnwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97V162000 Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC Potential Number of Units Affected: 37970 Year: 1997 Make: Saturn Model: Sc2 Manufactured    from: 1996-07-01    to: 1997-02-28 Recall Date: 1997-09-22 Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SECTION OF THE OWNER'S HANDBOOK TITLED "HORIZONTAL AIM" DOES NOT SPECIFICALLY INSTRUCT AN OWNER HOW TO ADJUST THE HEADLAMP HORIZONTAL AIM. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." A VEHICLE'S HEADLAMP WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY ADJUSTED CAUSING VISIBILITY PROBLEMS TO ONCOMING VEHICLES. OWNERS ARE BEING PROVIDED WITH A LABEL WITH THE CORRECT INFORMATION ON HEADLAMP HORIZONTAL AIM TO BE PLACED OVER THE EXISTING TEXT IN THE OWNER'S HANDBOOK. IF AN OWNER DESIRES, THEIR DEALER CAN PLACE THE STICKER IN THE OWNER'S HANDBOOK FOR THEM. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97V162000 for my 1997 Saturn Sc2. I found the recall at http://www.extendedsaturnwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97V162000 Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC Potential Number of Units Affected: 37970 Year: 1997 Make: Saturn Model: Sc1 Manufactured    from: 1996-07-01    to: 1997-02-28 Recall Date: 1997-09-22 Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SECTION OF THE OWNER'S HANDBOOK TITLED "HORIZONTAL AIM" DOES NOT SPECIFICALLY INSTRUCT AN OWNER HOW TO ADJUST THE HEADLAMP HORIZONTAL AIM. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." A VEHICLE'S HEADLAMP WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY ADJUSTED CAUSING VISIBILITY PROBLEMS TO ONCOMING VEHICLES. OWNERS ARE BEING PROVIDED WITH A LABEL WITH THE CORRECT INFORMATION ON HEADLAMP HORIZONTAL AIM TO BE PLACED OVER THE EXISTING TEXT IN THE OWNER'S HANDBOOK. IF AN OWNER DESIRES, THEIR DEALER CAN PLACE THE STICKER IN THE OWNER'S HANDBOOK FOR THEM. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97V162000 for my 1997 Saturn Sc1. I found the recall at http://www.extendedsaturnwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97V161000 Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC Potential Number of Units Affected: 26135 Year: 1997 Make: Saturn Model: Sc2 Manufactured    from: 1996-05-01    to: 1996-11-30 Recall Date: 1997-09-22 Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE DRIVER OR FRONT PASSENGER SAFETY BELT IS PULLED OUT MUCH FASTER THAN NORMAL, A NUMBER OF TIME, THE LOCK-UP FEATURE OF THE RETRACTOR WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY. IN A RAPID DECELERATION OR VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97V161000 for my 1997 Saturn Sc2. I found the recall at http://www.extendedsaturnwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97V161000 Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC Potential Number of Units Affected: 26135 Year: 1997 Make: Saturn Model: Sc1 Manufactured    from: 1996-05-01    to: 1996-11-30 Recall Date: 1997-09-22 Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE DRIVER OR FRONT PASSENGER SAFETY BELT IS PULLED OUT MUCH FASTER THAN NORMAL, A NUMBER OF TIME, THE LOCK-UP FEATURE OF THE RETRACTOR WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY. IN A RAPID DECELERATION OR VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97V161000 for my 1997 Saturn Sc1. I found the recall at http://www.extendedsaturnwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97V155000 Component: SEATS Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC Potential Number of Units Affected: 5 Year: 1997 Make: Saturn Model: Sl Manufactured    from: 1997-03-24    to: 1997-03-24 Recall Date: 1997-09-12 Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH SUSPECT COLD WELDS ON THE RIGHT SIDE IN THE TUNNEL AREA OF THE FLOOR PAN. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE." IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97V155000 for my 1997 Saturn Sl. I found the recall at http://www.extendedsaturnwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97V138000 Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC Potential Number of Units Affected: 14580 Year: 1997 Make: Saturn Model: Sl Manufactured    from: 1996-07-01    to: 1997-01-30 Recall Date: 1997-08-29 Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL STEERING. THE PINION BEARING CAGE IN THE STEERING GEAR CAN SEPARATE UNDER HIGH STEERING SYSTEM LOAD CONDITIONS, SUCH AS PARKING LOT OR SIMILAR LOW SPEED MANEUVERS. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PINION GEAR DISENGAGING FROM THE RACK CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MANUAL STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97V138000 for my 1997 Saturn Sl. I found the recall at http://www.extendedsaturnwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97V109000 Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC Potential Number of Units Affected: 211 Year: 1997 Make: Saturn Model: Ev1 Manufactured    from: 1996-09-01    to: 1996-12-31 Recall Date: 1997-07-01 Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A DAMAGED O-RING IN THE BRAKE PRESSURE MODULATOR VALVE SOLENOID(S) ON THE BRAKE PRESSURE MODULATOR. INVOLVED VEHICLES CAN DEVELOP AN EXTERNAL BRAKE FLUID LEAK IN ONE OR BOTH OF THE BRAKE PRESSUREMODULATOR VALVE SOLENOIDS. BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE COULD REDUCE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SOLENOID(S) ON THE BRAKE PRESSURE MODULATOR. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97V109000 for my 1997 Saturn Ev1. I found the recall at http://www.extendedsaturnwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97V055000 Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC Potential Number of Units Affected: 319 Year: 1997 Make: Saturn Model: Z Manufactured    from: 1997-01-01    to: 1997-02-28 Recall Date: 1997-04-08 Summary: IT IS POSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY WHILE THE CYLINDER IS IN THE RUN POSITION. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." THE IGNITION KEY MUST BE REINSERTED IN THE IGNITION CYLINDER TO TURN THE ENGINE OFF. DEALERS WILL PERFORM A FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF THE IGNITION CYLINDER AND, IF NECESSARY, TO HAVE THE VEHICLE'S IGNITION CYLINDER RE-CODED. OWNERS CAN PERFORM THIS FUNCTIONAL CHECK THEMSELVES IF THEY SO DESIRE. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97V055000 for my 1997 Saturn Z. I found the recall at http://www.extendedsaturnwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97V042000 Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC Potential Number of Units Affected: 264 Year: 1997 Make: Saturn Model: Ev1 Manufactured    from: 1996-08-01    to: 1997-01-30 Recall Date: 1997-03-20 Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A DRIVE MOTOR CHARGER RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY THAT WAS INCOMPLETELY SEALED. INCOMPLETE SEALING CAN ALLOW WATER TO INTRUDE INTO THE CIRCUIT BOARD. DURING CHARGING A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD OCCUR. AN ARC AT THE SHORT CIRCUIT CAN GENERATE ENOUGH HEAT TO CREATE SMOKE AND/OR A FLAME. IF A FLAME OCCURS, A FIRE COULD RESULT. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVE MOTOR BATTERY CHARGER RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE IT, IF NECESSARY. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97V042000 for my 1997 Saturn Ev1. I found the recall at http://www.extendedsaturnwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 96V153000 Component: SEATS Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC Potential Number of Units Affected: 3472 Year: 1997 Make: Saturn Model: Sc2 Manufactured    from: 1996-05-01    to: 1996-07-31 Recall Date: 1996-08-23 Summary: THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATS HAVE LESS LOCK PAWL ENGAGEMENT ON THE INBOARD FORE/AFT ADJUSTER THAN SPECIFIED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN SEAT MOVEMENT WITH A BELTED OCCUPANT DURING A MODERATE TO SEVERE FRONTAL IMPACT. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE PASSENGER SEAT INBOARD FORE/AFT ADJUSTER. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 96V153000 for my 1997 Saturn Sc2. I found the recall at http://www.extendedsaturnwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 96V153000 Component: SEATS Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC Potential Number of Units Affected: 3472 Year: 1997 Make: Saturn Model: Sc1 Manufactured    from: 1996-05-01    to: 1996-07-31 Recall Date: 1996-08-23 Summary: THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATS HAVE LESS LOCK PAWL ENGAGEMENT ON THE INBOARD FORE/AFT ADJUSTER THAN SPECIFIED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN SEAT MOVEMENT WITH A BELTED OCCUPANT DURING A MODERATE TO SEVERE FRONTAL IMPACT. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE PASSENGER SEAT INBOARD FORE/AFT ADJUSTER. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 96V153000 for my 1997 Saturn Sc1. I found the recall at http://www.extendedsaturnwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

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