NHTSA recall 04V-003 (04V003000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported January 5, 2004 - about 127,285 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V003000
Also written as: 04V-003
Manufacturer number: 03068
Reported: January 5, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~127,285
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.2L 4-CYLINDER (L61) ENGINES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL FILTER THAT COULD CORRODE PREMATURELY ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE.

Why it is dangerous

IF CORROSION ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FUEL FILTER PROGRESSES TO THE POINT OF CREATING A HOLE IN THE SHELL, FUEL DROPLETS COULD FORM AND DROP TO THE GROUND. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD RESULT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 30, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-003 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Saturn Ion - 2003, 2004

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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.