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Recall 96V-029

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1996 Saturn Saturn: Structure (body).

At a glance

Campaign number
96V-029
Reported
February 12, 1996
Vehicles affected
691 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Some of the welds between the roof and roof side internal reinforcement panels do not meet the manufacturer's specifications.

The risk

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.

The fix

Dealers will reinforce the roof flange with structural fasteners.

Notes from the manufacturer

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-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].

Affected vehicles