NHTSA recall 99V-232 (99V232000)

structure recall reported August 23, 1999 - about 1,592 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V232000
Also written as: 99V-232
Manufacturer number: 99054/00-C-06
Reported: August 23, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~1,592
Component: structure

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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 (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL VERIFY THAT THE REAR BUMPER BEAM FASTENERS ARE PRESENT AND PROPERLY TIGHTENED AND, IF MISSING, INSTALL NEW FASTENERS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-232 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Saturn SC - 2000

Saturn SL - 2000

Saturn SW - 2000

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

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