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Recall 04V-281

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2004 Saturn Ion: Fuel system, other (delivery, fuel pump).

At a glance

Campaign number
04V-281
Reported
June 8, 2004
Vehicles affected
670 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Certain vehicles equipped with supercharged 2.0l 4-cylinder (lsj) engine were built with a fuel feed pipe that could crack and leak fuel near the fuel rail. If fuel leaks from the fuel feed pipe, there would be a noticeable fuel odor around the vehicle.

The risk

Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

The fix

Dealers will replace the fuel feed pipe assembly. Owner notification began on june 9, 2004. Owners should contact saturn at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

GM recall no. 04053.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles