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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 01V386📅 Jan 2, 2002

2002 Saturn VUE recall: seat belt

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
01V386000
Manufacturer recall #
01076
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
327
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Owner phone
1-800-553-6000
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 19, 2001
Built
Oct 1, 2001 – Dec 31, 2001
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 01V386 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 01V386?

2002 Saturn VUE. 327 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Saturn dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-553-6000.