1997 SATURN Z Recalls (2)

Campaign:

97V055000 on 04/16/1997

Component:

Electrical system:ignition:switch

Manufactured:

12/31/1996 - 02/27/1997

Affected:

319

Defect:

It is possible to remove the ignition key while the cylinder is in the run position. this does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, "theft protection."

Consequence:

The ignition key must be reinserted in the ignition cylinder to turn the engine off.

Correction:

Dealers will perform a functional check of the ignition cylinder and, if necessary, to have the vehicle's ignition cylinder re-coded. owners can perform this functional check themselves if they so desire.

Notes:

Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during april 1997. note: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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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Campaign:

98V307000 on 12/10/1998

Component:

Communications:horn assembly

Manufactured:

06/30/1995 - 02/27/1997

Affected:

64,199

Defect:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. these vehicles were produced or serviced with a horn assembly which could fail. the horn could either become inoperable or activate without the driver pressing the horn button.

Consequence:

Under certain conditions, heat can build up within the assembly and an underhood fire could result.

Correction:

Dealers will replace the horn assembly.

Notes:

Owner notification began december 5, 1998. 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 saturnat 1-800-553-6000. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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