NHTSA recall 99V-297 (99V297000)

structure recall reported October 27, 1999 - about 7,505 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V297000
Also written as: 99V-297
Manufacturer number: 99071
Reported: October 27, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~7,505
Component: structure

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A CONSOLE ARMREST FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACTS." THE ARMRESTS WERE PRODUCED WITH A LATCH THAT WILL NOT WITHSTAND THE VERTICAL FORCE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE LATCH MAY OPEN AND THE ARMREST OR THE CONTENTS OF THE CONSOLE COULD INJURE AN OCCUPANT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONSOLE ARMREST LATCH.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-297 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.