2003–2004 Saturn Ion recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's wrong
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.2L 4-CYLINDER (L61) engines were built with a fuel filter that could corrode prematurely on the exterior surface.
💥 The risk
If corrosion on the exterior surface of the fuel filter progresses to the point of creating a hole in the shell, fuel droplets could form and drop to the ground. If an ignition source is present, a fire could result.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel filter assembly. Owner notification began on december 30, 2003. Owners should contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876.
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
- 04V003000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 03068
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Vehicles affected
- 127,285
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Owner phone
- 1-800-972-8876
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 30, 2003
- Built
- Jun 1, 2002 – Sep 30, 2003
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- GM recall no. 03068.customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).