Recall 03V-231
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2003 Saturn L200 and 1 other model: Electrical system (ignition, module).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 03V-231
- Reported
- June 23, 2003
- Vehicles affected
- 239,993 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.2l l4 (l61) engines, a failure of the ignition control module may cause deterioration in idle quality, reduction in overall engine power, and the vehicle may be hard to start. Continued operation of the vehicle after such an ignition module failure will result in the "service engine soon" light flashing, and may lead to secondary failures of the catalytic converter, oxygen sensor, and exhaust resonator.
The risk
Failure of the resonator will cause increased exhaust noise. Prolonged operation of the vehicle following a resonator failure may lead to a fire.
The fix
Dealers will (1) replace the ignition control module, (2) replace the ignition control module and spark plugs, or (3) replace the ignition control module, spark plugs, and update the powertrain control module calibration. Owner notification began on august 4, 2003. Owners should contact saturn at 1-[removed], prompt 3.
Notes from the manufacturer
GM recall no. 03033/saturn recall no. 03-c-06.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Saturn L200 2003
- Saturn LS 2000 to 2002