NHTSA recall 07V-519 (07V519000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported November 7, 2007 - about 20,514 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 07V519000
Also written as: 07V-519
Manufacturer number: 06074
Reported: November 7, 2007
Vehicles affected: ~20,514
Component: engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.2L 4-CYLINDER ENGINE, LINKS IN THE ENGINE'S TIMING CHAIN CAN SEPARATE.

Why it is dangerous

IF A TIMING CHAIN LINK SEPARATES WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, THE ENGINE WILL STALL AND WILL NOT RESTART INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIMING CHAIN FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY 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 07V-519 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Saturn LS - 2001

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