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2002 Saturn Recalls

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09E012000 Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Potential Number of Units Affected: 16270 Year: 2002 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 2002 Saturn Sl. I found the recall at http://www.extendedsaturnwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 05V245000 Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Potential Number of Units Affected: 291652 Year: 2002 Make: Saturn Model: L-series Wagon Manufactured    from: 2001-05-01    to: 2002-06-30 Recall Date: 2005-06-02 Summary: ON CERTAIN SEDANS AND WAGONS, THE PLASTIC HOUSING IN THE REAR TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY CAN BECOME DISTORTED IF THE BRAKE LAMPS REMAIN ON FOR AN EXTENDED TIME. THIS CAN CAUSE (1) AN INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE BRAKE/TAIL LAMP BULB OR (2) A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT OPENS A FUSE CAUSING INOPERATIVE BRAKE LAMPS (INCLUDING THE CENTER HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP) OR TAIL LAMPS. A FOLLOWING DRIVER MAY NOT KNOW WHEN THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN APPLIED, AND A REAR-END CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO NEW TAIL LAMP REINFORCING SOCKET ADAPTERS AND SOCKETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 17, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 05V245000 for my 2002 Saturn L-series Wagon. I found the recall at http://www.extendedsaturnwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 05V245000 Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Potential Number of Units Affected: 291652 Year: 2002 Make: Saturn Model: L-series Sedan Manufactured    from: 2001-05-01    to: 2002-06-30 Recall Date: 2005-06-02 Summary: ON CERTAIN SEDANS AND WAGONS, THE PLASTIC HOUSING IN THE REAR TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY CAN BECOME DISTORTED IF THE BRAKE LAMPS REMAIN ON FOR AN EXTENDED TIME. THIS CAN CAUSE (1) AN INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE BRAKE/TAIL LAMP BULB OR (2) A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT OPENS A FUSE CAUSING INOPERATIVE BRAKE LAMPS (INCLUDING THE CENTER HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP) OR TAIL LAMPS. A FOLLOWING DRIVER MAY NOT KNOW WHEN THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN APPLIED, AND A REAR-END CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO NEW TAIL LAMP REINFORCING SOCKET ADAPTERS AND SOCKETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 17, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 05V245000 for my 2002 Saturn L-series Sedan. I found the recall at http://www.extendedsaturnwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 05V158000 Component: SEAT BELTS Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Potential Number of Units Affected: 20701 Year: 2002 Make: Saturn Model: L-series Wagon Manufactured    from: 2001-06-01    to: 2002-06-30 Recall Date: 2005-04-20 Summary: CERTAIN WAGONS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR MAY SEPARATE FROM THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE BEFORE HOLDING THE REQUIRED TEST LOAD FOR THE REQUIRED TIME. IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED IN CRASH, THE RIGHT AND CENTER REAR SEAT OCCUPANTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REAR SEAT CENTER BELT ANCHOR REINFORCEMENT PLATE TO THE FLOOR PAN OF THE VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 25, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 05V158000 for my 2002 Saturn L-series Wagon. I found the recall at http://www.extendedsaturnwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V231000 Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Potential Number of Units Affected: 239993 Year: 2002 Make: Saturn Model: L-series Manufactured    from: 2000-07-31    to: 2001-06-11 Recall Date: 2003-06-23 Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.2L L4 (L61) ENGINES, A FAILURE OF THE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION IN IDLE QUALITY, REDUCTION IN OVERALL ENGINE POWER, AND THE VEHICLE MAY BE HARD TO START. CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE AFTER SUCH AN IGNITION MODULE FAILURE WILL RESULT IN THE ¿SERVICE ENGINE SOON¿ LIGHT FLASHING, AND MAY LEAD TO SECONDARY FAILURES OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, OXYGEN SENSOR, AND EXHAUST RESONATOR. FAILURE OF THE RESONATOR WILL CAUSE INCREASED EXHAUST NOISE. PROLONGED OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE FOLLOWING A RESONATOR FAILURE MAY LEAD TO A FIRE. DEALERS WILL (1) REPLACE THE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE, (2) REPLACE THE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE AND SPARK PLUGS, OR (3) REPLACE THE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE, SPARK PLUGS, AND UPDATE THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-553-6000, PROMPT 3. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V231000 for my 2002 Saturn L-series. I found the recall at http://www.extendedsaturnwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 02V060000 Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Potential Number of Units Affected: 1509 Year: 2002 Make: Saturn Model: Z Manufactured    from: 2002-01-01    to: 2002-02-06 Recall Date: 2002-02-19 Summary: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH AN INADEQUATE WELD AT THE BRAKE PEDAL PAD TO BRAKE PEDAL ACTUATOR ARM ASSEMBLY. DURING BRAKING, THE BRAKE PEDAL PAD COULD SEPARATE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL ACTUATOR ARM. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE DRIVER'S FOOT COULD BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE PEDAL RESULTING IN A LOSS OF BRAKE SYSTEM APPLICATION AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 19, 2002. 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. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 02V060000 for my 2002 Saturn Z. I found the recall at http://www.extendedsaturnwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 02V020000 Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Potential Number of Units Affected: 790 Year: 2002 Make: Saturn Model: S-series Sedan Manufactured    from: 2002-01-01    to: 2002-01-07 Recall Date: 2002-01-17 Summary: CERTAIN SEDANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES," AND NO. 214, "SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH WELDS BETWEEN THE DOOR STRIKER AND BELT-LINE THAT DO NOT MEET SATURN SPECIFICATIONS. IF THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE ON THE PILLAR FAILED IN A CRASH, THE DRIVER COULD BE INJURED MORE SERIOUSLY. IN A SIDE IMPACT, OCCUPANTS COULD ALSO BE INJURED MORE SERIOUSLY BECAUSE OF GREATER INTRUSION OR REDUCED PERFORMANCE OF THE OPTIONAL SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG. DEALERS WILL INSTALL ADDITIONAL STRUCTURAL FASTENERS TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PILLAR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 22, 2002. 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. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 02V020000 for my 2002 Saturn S-series Sedan. I found the recall at http://www.extendedsaturnwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 01V386000 Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Potential Number of Units Affected: 327 Year: 2002 Make: Saturn Model: Vue Manufactured    from: 2001-10-01    to: 2001-12-31 Recall Date: 2001-12-18 Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." SOME VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH REAR OUTER SEAT BELT SHOULDER GUIDE ANCHOR BOLTS THAT WERE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED. IF THESE BOLTS WERE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED, THEY WOULD NOT WITHSTAND THE LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. IF AN ANCHORAGE FAILED IN A CRASH, THE OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND COULD HAVE AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SHOULDER GUIDE ANCHOR BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 19, 2001. 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. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 01V386000 for my 2002 Saturn Vue. I found the recall at http://www.extendedsaturnwarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

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