1997 SATURN SL Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 97V138000 on 08/28/1997
- Component:
- Steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/1996 - 01/29/1997
- Affected:
- 14,580
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual steering. the pinion bearing cage in the steering gear can separate under high steering system load conditions, such as parking lot or similar low speed maneuvers.
- Consequence:
- This could result in the pinion gear disengaging from the rack causing a loss of steering control.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the manual steering gear assembly.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began august 29, 1997.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 1-800-833-6000.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 97V155000 on 09/17/1997
- Component:
- Seats
- Manufactured:
- 03/23/1997 - 03/23/1997
- Affected:
- 5
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: passsenger vehicles. these vehicles were built with suspect cold welds on the right side in the tunnel area of the floor pan. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt anchorage."
- Consequence:
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Correction:
- Dealers will repair these vehicles.
- Notes:
- Owners have been notified by telephone.all vehicles have been accounted for. no further action is needed on this recall campaign.
- Campaign:
- 09E012000 on 04/06/2009
- Component:
- Exterior lighting
- Affected:
- 16,270
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen.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 SL TSBs (9)
- Bulletin:
- 98T07
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Experiencing a rattle or click noise from the rear of vehicle when turning at slow speeds and/or driving over uneven surfaces. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98T29
- Component:
- 162200 structure:body:bumpers
- Summary:
- Front fender chips paint of fascia at forward tip. yd
- Bulletin:
- 00T38
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment about abnormal wear or a cut on the inboard edge of the driver or passenger seat back cover. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 16NA260
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibr
- Bulletin:
- PIP4723B
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the tire pressure monitor, active fuel injector tester, multi media tester, pico scope, gr8 starting/charging tester and
- Bulletin:
- PIC4696A
- Component:
- 353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
- Bulletin:
- PIC4696B
- Component:
- 353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
- 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.
- Bulletin:
- PIC4696C
- Component:
- 150000 seat belts
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
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