1994-1995 Saturn SC, Saturn SC1 and others recall: seats

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on March 12, 1999. It covers about 138,691 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 138,691
reported: Mar 12, 1999
owners notified: Mar 13, 1999
related complaints: 212

Seats

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some front seat back recliner gear teeth may wear excessively through repeated use, and could cause the seat back to slip partially rearward when force is applied.
Risk: If this happens while the vehicle is being driven, it could cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front seat recliner mechanisms.

Recall number 99V045000

Affected vehicles

Saturn SC 1994-1995 1994 1995
Saturn SC1 1994-1995 1994 1995
Saturn SL 1994-1995 1994 1995
Saturn SW 1994-1995 1994 1995

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 212 complaints about seats problems.

1994 Saturn SC 1995 Saturn SC 1994 Saturn SC1 1995 Saturn SC1 1994 Saturn SL 1995 Saturn SL 1994 Saturn SW 1995 Saturn SW

Questions about recall 99V045000

Is there a recall on the 1994-1995 Saturn SC, Saturn SC1 and others seats?

Yes. Recall 99V045000, reported on March 12, 1999, covers about 138,691 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V045000?

Dealers will replace the front seat recliner mechanisms.

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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