1997 SATURN SATURN Recall

Campaign:: 09E047000 on 07/27/2009
Component:: Fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pump
Affected:: 1,440
Defect:: 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.
Consequence:: 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.
Correction:: 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.
Notes:: Airtex products' recall campaign no. fp072009-1.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

1997 SATURN SATURN TSBs (67)

Bulletin:: 96T63
Component:: 114200 electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
Summary:: Rattle or buzz noise coming from instrument cluster assembly. *tw
Bulletin:: 96T65
Component:: 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:: Engine runs hot and engine oil mixed with engine coolant in engine coolant recovery reservoir (replace cylinder head assembly). *tw
Bulletin:: 97T01
Component:: 116300 electrical system:ignition:anti-theft controller
Summary:: Intermittent no crank during cold ambient temperatures (replace theft deterrent relay). *tw
Bulletin:: 96T65A
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Engine may run hot and/or have engine oil mixed with engine coolant (vehicles equipped with shoc). *tw
Bulletin:: 97T03
Component:: 140000 air bags
Summary:: Air bag telltale is on with dtc 61 set in the sensing and diagnostic module (sdm) memory. *tw
Bulletin:: 94T07D
Component:: 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:: Engine misses, lacks power and/or emits a popping noise through exhaust manifold. *tw
Bulletin:: 96T57B
Component:: 140000 air bags
Summary:: Sir telltale lamp on with dtc 24 in sdm memory (install retainer and inspect sir coil assembly). *tw
Bulletin:: 94T07E
Component:: 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:: Engine misses, lacks power and/or emits a popping noise through exhaust manifold. *tw
Bulletin:: 97T06
Component:: 102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:: Intermittent hop out of 5th gear or no 5th gear or stuck in 5th gear (replace missing/damaged 5th reverse actuator retainer clip or 5th shift fork retainer clip). *tw
Bulletin:: 97T10
Component:: 161000 structure:frame and members
Summary:: Quarter outer panel extention bracket rivets corroding (replace with new rivets). *tw
Bulletin:: 96T35A
Component:: 353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:: Odor from a/c at vehicle start-up (remove debris, disinfect and install delayed blower motor control module). *tw
Bulletin:: 970401788207
Component:: 190000 tires
Summary:: Technical information on various vehicles concerning all tires. *yc
Bulletin:: 970101676539
Component:: 060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:: Additional information associated with low fuel levels.
Bulletin:: 97070197T26
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Experiencing winding noise in all gears. *yc
Bulletin:: 97080197T04
Component:: 138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
Summary:: Experiencing poor or no heater performance.
Bulletin:: 97080197T35
Component:: 162000 structure:body
Summary:: Comments that paint appears to be chipped on fascia, beneath forward most tip of front fender. *yc
Bulletin:: 97070197T27
Component:: 162000 structure:body
Summary:: A squeak and/or rattle noise from the rear end of vehicle over rough road surfaces. *yc
Bulletin:: 97082597SC06
Component:: 140000 air bags
Summary:: Retailer information update regarding air bag disconnection. *yc
Bulletin:: 97070197T29
Component:: 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:: Subject regarding mil ( service engine soon telltale lamp) on with dtc p0171 in pcm memory (install service pcm caliration). *yc
Bulletin:: 97080194T25D
Component:: 162000 structure:body
Summary:: A whistle type noise is heard at highway speeds, or groaning type noise during periods of precipitation. *yc
Bulletin:: 97110197T46
Component:: 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:: Comments about a "hoot" or "moan" noise from the exhaust. *yc
Bulletin:: 97110197T44
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Information on new rke/sss module for vehicles equipped with remote keyless entry. *yc
Bulletin:: 97110197T06
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: Vehicles experiencing excessive charge times. *yc
Bulletin:: 97120197-T08
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Subject on coolant leak from coolant recovery expansion tank assembly, and/or vehicle will not charge. *yc
Bulletin:: 97T50
Component:: 020000 suspension
Summary:: Some vehicles built before and including vin wz152000 may experience creaking, squeaking or popping noise from front end of vehicle. *yc
Bulletin:: 97T20A
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Condition with the malfunction indicator lamp on with dtcs p0401, p0404, p0405, p1404 and / or p1406 stored. *yc
Bulletin:: 98T01
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Vehicles equipped with mp6 / mp7 have a condition with fluid leaks from automatic transaxle case assembly. *yc
Bulletin:: 96T62A
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Vehicles with rke / sss may exhibit an inoperative remote keyless entry and / or saturn security system at temperatures above 36 degrees. *tt
Bulletin:: 98T08
Component:: 162000 structure:body
Summary:: Vehicles built up to and including vin wz166759 may experience a clunk, rattle or buzz noise coming from front of vehcile. *yc
Bulletin:: 98T10
Component:: 353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:: Vehicles equipped with r-134a air conditioning may experience loss of airflow from a/c outlets after extended periods of highway driving. *yc
Bulletin:: 96T19B
Component:: 162300 structure:body:door
Summary:: Some sedans and wagons may exhibit a condition where the rear exterior door panel is not tight against the door structure. *tt
Bulletin:: 98T03
Component:: 162300 structure:body:door
Summary:: Some sedans, wagons, and coupes built before and including vin vz335593 may exhibit a rattling, buzzing and/or clunking noise from front door over rough road and/or with radio on. *yc
Bulletin:: 97T43
Component:: 116000 electrical system:ignition
Summary:: This bulletn mentions that the ignition key may not rotate in ignition cylinder and/or steering wheel may lock with the key in the ignition cylinder in the lock position. *yc
Bulletin:: 98T15
Component:: 034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
Summary:: Subject pertaining to rear disc brake noise and/or pulsation. *yc
Bulletin:: 98T14
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Concerns with (mil) service engine soon telltale lamp on with dtcs p0300 and/or p0301, p0302, p0303, or p0304. *yc
Bulletin:: 98Y19
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Ignition static noise heard through radio speakers during initial cold engine start up. *tt
Bulletin:: 97T13A
Component:: 353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:: A condition with the a/c compressor suction hose may contact the transaxle cover and / or battery tray. *yc
Bulletin:: 98T01B
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Information on the transaxle fluid leaking from the automatic transaxle. *yc
Bulletin:: 98T20
Component:: 180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:: Vehicles built before and including vin wz252356 may exhibit exhibiting a rattle or buzz noise during steady throttle with engine speed between 1500 - 250 rpm. *tt
Bulletin:: 94T32A
Component:: 162000 structure:body
Summary:: Comments of water leaking into front footwell from front of dash. *yc
Bulletin:: 97T09A
Component:: 130000 visibility
Summary:: A creaking noise may be heard coming from the rear window area. *yc
Bulletin:: 980495T27B
Component:: 100000 power train
Summary:: Excessive clicking, ticking or rubbing type noise can be heard from the instrument cluster assembly while driving the vehicle. *yc
Bulletin:: 94T32B
Component:: 162000 structure:body
Summary:: Subject regarding water leakage at right and/or left front footwell area. *yc
Bulletin:: 98T03A
Component:: 162000 structure:body
Summary:: Some sedans, coupes and wagons built before and including vin xz124694 may exhibit a rattle, buzz and / or clunk from front door over rough road and / or with radio on. *tt
Bulletin:: 94T25E
Component:: 162000 structure:body
Summary:: Comments that a whistle type noise is heard at highway speeds, or groaning type noise durng periods of precipitation. *yc
Bulletin:: 97T36A
Component:: 133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:: Concerns with clunking noise in fornt side door when windows are operated. *yc
Bulletin:: 96T19C
Component:: 162300 structure:body:door
Summary:: A condition with the rear exterior door panel is not tihgt against door structure. *yc
Bulletin:: 97T23A
Component:: 162300 structure:body:door
Summary:: Some owners may comment on corrosion developing on the door at the weatherstrip contact area and of a white powder developing on the primary weatherstrip surface. *yc
Bulletin:: 98T49
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Some vehicles may experience the ( mil ) service engine soon telltale lamp on with dtcs p0340 and / or p0341. *yc
Bulletin:: 96T27A
Component:: 162000 structure:body
Summary:: Experiencing rattle, pop, or clicking noise from front end of vehicle over rough road surfaces. *tt
Bulletin:: 96T65B
Component:: 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:: Conditions with the engine running hot and / or engine oil mixed with engine coolant in engine coolant recovery reservoir. *tt
Bulletin:: 99T15
Component:: 071100 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Summary:: Some customers may comment that the vehicle runs out of fuel with no low fuel lamp on or low fuel lamp does not illuminate when fuel level is low. *tt
Bulletin:: 99T57
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: A condition where the rear compartment side carpet falls down at decklid hinge area on driver's side on vehicles built after and including vin vz345133. *tt
Bulletin:: 94T098B
Component:: 162000 structure:body
Summary:: Paint surface has bumps or rust colored spots.
Bulletin:: 98T28
Component:: 140000 air bags
Summary:: This bulletin provides service information for the installation and removal of air bag on-off switches to turn off and on frontal supplemental inflatable restrains (sis) (air bags), along with switch and system diagnosis.
Bulletin:: 98T24
Component:: 021000 suspension:front
Summary:: Knocking or rattle noise from front of vehicle during ceceleration 4000 rpm and lower. yd
Bulletin:: 98T25
Component:: 341000 communications:horn assembly
Summary:: The horn may intermittently sound without switch input or the horn may be inoperative. yd
Bulletin:: 99T65
Component:: 353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:: Some customers may comment of a sizzling or hissing type noise when the vehicle is parked after air conditioner has been used. *tt
Bulletin:: 97T48A
Component:: 101100 power train:clutch assembly:pedal/linkage
Summary:: Service information on new automatic transaxle clutch plate assemblies. *tt
Bulletin:: 96T46B
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Techinical information bulletin summarizing the powertrain control module (pcm) engine, transaxle and antilock brake controller electrically erasable / programmable read-only memory (eeprom) calibrations released to date. *tt
Bulletin:: 98T22
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Customer may comment that on occasions the engine will not crank, a malfunction indicator lamp and abs light on, park lamps inoperative, fuel gauge inoperative, and / or radio speaker inoperative. *tt
Bulletin:: 97T04A
Component:: 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:: Technical information on engine coolant recovery reservoir discoloration due to engine cooling system sealer. *tt
Bulletin:: 97T40A
Component:: 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:: This bulletin is to provide revised recommendations concerning the use of engine cooling system sealer in saturn vehicles containing dex-cool. *tt
Bulletin:: 97T04A
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Information regarding the engine coolant recovery reservoir discoloration due to engine cooling system sealer. *slc
Bulletin:: 97T40A
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Information regarding the engine cooling system sealer usage. *slc
Bulletin:: 95T52E
Component:: 162000 structure:body
Summary:: Bumps or iron dust on paint surface. *tt
Bulletin:: 05-06-04-035D
Component:: 070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what e85 fuel may due to a non e85 vehicle.

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