2002 Saturn S-Series Sedan recall: seat belt
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
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.
🔧 The fix
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.
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V020000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 02002/02C05
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Vehicles affected
- 790
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
- Owner phone
- 1-800-553-6000
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 22, 2002
- Built
- Jan 1, 2002 – Jan 7, 2002
- 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).