Recall 99V-232
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2000 Saturn SC and 2 other models: Structure (body, bumpers).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-232
- Reported
- August 23, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 1,592 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 581, "bumper standard." these vehicles were produced with rear bumper fasteners that may be loose or missing.
The risk
If the fasteners are loose or missing, the rear bumper may not absorb energy as it was designed to do in the event of a rear end collision.
The fix
Dealers will verify that the rear bumper beam fasteners are present and properly tightened and, if missing, install new fasteners.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began augsut 24, 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]).