1996 SATURN SATURN Recall
- Campaign:
- 96V029000 on 02/12/1996
- Component:
- Structure:body
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/1995 - 11/30/1995
- Affected:
- 691
- Defect:
- Some of the welds between the roof and roof side internal reinforcement panels do not meet the manufacturer's specifications.
- Consequence:
- In a crash, there is a possibility of a partial separation of the roof panel flange sides, exposing an occupant to an increased risk of injury.
- Correction:
- Dealers will reinforce the roof flange with structural fasteners.
- Notes:
- System: structure; body roof.vehicle description: passenger station wagons.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.
1996 SATURN SATURN TSBs (55)
- Bulletin:
- 95T36
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- objectionable engine vibration at idle (check cooling module mounts, engine strut cradle bracket, muffler hanger and strap, and adjust or replace as required. *sd
- 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:
- 95T28A
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Ignition noise or interference heard through radio speakers. *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:
- 97T09
- Component:
- 132000 visibility:glass, side/rear
- Summary:
- Creak in rear window (backglass) area (remove adjustable slider and legs from rear window lower frame supports). *tw
- Bulletin:
- 97T11
- Component:
- 134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
- Summary:
- Sunroof binds when opened and/or closed (replace sunroof locator assemblies). *tw
- Bulletin:
- 97T13
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Rattle in engine compartment at idle (install foam rubber to a/c hose conduit). *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:
- 97070197T27
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- A squeak and/or rattle noise from the rear end of vehicle over rough road surfaces. *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:
- 97080197T34
- Component:
- 330000 interior lighting
- Summary:
- Conditions with dome lamp on at all times or intermittently with dome lamp switch in door position and/or intermittent activation on security system and/or security system will not arm during cold soak. *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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 98T43
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Experiencing audio system am band radio noise. *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:
- 99P01
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Information on replacement of cracked cylinder heads. *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:
- 94T098B
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Paint surface has bumps or rust colored spots.
- Bulletin:
- 98T24
- Component:
- 021000 suspension:front
- Summary:
- Knocking or rattle noise from front of vehicle during ceceleration 4000 rpm and lower. yd
- Bulletin:
- 92T55C
- Component:
- 355100 equipment:other:labels
- Summary:
- Small white spots of rubbing compound left on vehicle from assembly plant. these spots may not come off during a normal car wash procedure. yd
- 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
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