2000 Saturn SC, Saturn SL and others recall: bumpers
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on August 23, 1999. It covers about 1,592 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,592
- reported
- Aug 23, 1999
- owners notified
- Aug 24, 1999
- related complaints
- 6
Structure: body: bumpers
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will verify that the rear bumper beam fasteners are present and properly tightened and, if missing, install new fasteners.
Recall number 99V232000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about body problems.
Questions about recall 99V232000
Is there a recall on the 2000 Saturn SC, Saturn SL and others bumpers?
Yes. Recall 99V232000, reported on August 23, 1999, covers about 1,592 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V232000?
Dealers will verify that the rear bumper beam fasteners are present and properly tightened and, if missing, install new fasteners.
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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