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2001 Saturn LS recall: engine and engine cooling

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on November 7, 2007. It covers about 20,514 vehicles.

vehicles affected
20,514
reported
Nov 7, 2007
owners notified
Jan 15, 2008
related complaints
339

Engine and engine cooling

What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.2l 4-cylinder engine, links in the engine's timing chain can separate.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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 number 07V519000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 339 complaints about engine problems.

2001 Saturn LS

Questions about recall 07V519000

Is there a recall on the 2001 Saturn LS engine and engine cooling?

Yes. Recall 07V519000, reported on November 7, 2007, covers about 20,514 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 07V519000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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