NHTSA recall 04V-002 (04V002000)

structure recall reported January 6, 2004 - about 344 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V002000
Also written as: 04V-002
Manufacturer number: 03067
Reported: January 6, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~344
Component: structure

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME WELDS BETWEEN THE PASSENGER'S SIDE MOTOR RAIL AND THE FRONT BUMPER BRACKET DO NOT MEET ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS.

Why it is dangerous

LONG TERM DURABILITY OF THE JOINT MAY BE REDUCED AND SEPARATION OF THE BUMPER FROM THE FRAME ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE MAY RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

ALL VEHICLES ARE STILL IN DEALER'S POSSESSIONS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-002 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Saturn Ion - 2004

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