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Recall 99V-045

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1994 to 1995 Saturn SC and 3 other models: Seats.

At a glance

Campaign number
99V-045
Reported
March 12, 1999
Vehicles affected
138,691 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some front seat back recliner gear teeth may wear excessively through repeated use, and could cause the seat back to slip partially rearward when force is applied.

The risk

If this happens while the vehicle is being driven, it could cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the front seat recliner mechanisms.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owner notification began march 13, 1999. 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], prompt 3.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles