1997 SATURN SC1 Recalls (3)

Campaign:
96V153000 on 08/26/1996
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
04/30/1996 - 07/30/1996
Affected:
3,472
Defect:
The front passenger seats have less lock pawl engagement on the inboard fore/aft adjuster than specified. this does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems."
Consequence:
This condition could result in seat movement with a belted occupant during a moderate to severe frontal impact.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect and replace the passenger seat inboard fore/aft adjuster.
Notes:
Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin during august 1996. note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreedupon 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.

Campaign:
97V161000 on 09/29/1997
Component:
Seat belts:front:retractor
Manufactured:
04/30/1996 - 11/29/1996
Affected:
26,135
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. if the driver or front passenger safety belt is pulled out much faster than normal, a number of time, the lock-up feature of the retractor will not work properly.
Consequence:
In a rapid deceleration or vehicle crash, the occupant would not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger safety belt retractor.
Notes:
Owner notification began during september 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 1-800-553-6000 (prompt 3). also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Campaign:
97V162000 on 09/29/1997
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Manufactured:
06/30/1996 - 02/27/1997
Affected:
37,970
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the section of the owner's handbook titled "horizontal aim" does not specifically instruct an owner how to adjust the headlamp horizontal aim. this does not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence:
A vehicle's headlamp would not be properly adjusted causing visibility problems to oncoming vehicles.
Correction:
Owners are being provided with a label with the correct information on headlamp horizontal aim to be placed over the existing text in the owner's handbook. if an owner desires, their dealer can place the sticker in the owner's handbook for them.
Notes:
Owner notification began during september 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 1-800-553-6000 (prompt 3). also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

1997 SATURN SC1 TSBs (3)

Bulletin:
96T66
Component:
194000 tires:valve
Summary:
The valve stem outer rubber sheathing is grooved or chafed (replace tire valve stem and wheel covers). *tw
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:
99T04
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Customers may complain of damage in the middle section(s) of the driver's or passenger's front seat back cover and/or when replacing a front seat back cover the listing pockets are missing. *tt

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