Recall 98V-307
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1996 to 1997 Saturn Z: Electrical system (horn).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-307
- Reported
- December 7, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 64,199 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles were produced or serviced with a horn assembly which could fail. The horn could either become inoperable or activate without the driver pressing the horn button.
The risk
Under certain conditions, heat can build up within the assembly and an underhood fire could result.
The fix
Dealers will replace the horn assembly.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began december 5, 1998. 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 saturnat 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Saturn Z 1996 to 1997