1997 Saturn SC recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 1997 Saturn SC, covering 67,577 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Seat belts: front: retractor
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the driver or front passenger safety belt is pulled out much faster than normal, a number of time, the lock-up feature of the retractor will not work properly.
- Risk
- In a rapid deceleration or vehicle crash, the occupant would not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger safety belt retractor.
Recall number 97V161000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The section of the owner's handbook titled "horizontal aim" does not specifically instruct an owner how to adjust the headlamp horizontal aim. This does not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Risk
- A vehicle's headlamp would not be properly adjusted causing visibility problems to oncoming vehicles.
- Remedy
- Owners are being provided with a label with the correct information on headlamp horizontal aim to be placed over the existing text in the owner's handbook. If an owner desires, their dealer can place the sticker in the owner's handbook for them.
Recall number 97V162000 · Recall details
Seats
- What is wrong
- The front passenger seats have less lock pawl engagement on the inboard fore/aft adjuster than specified. This does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems."
- Risk
- This condition could result in seat movement with a belted occupant during a moderate to severe frontal impact.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the passenger seat inboard fore/aft adjuster.
Recall number 96V153000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1997 Saturn SC recalls
How do I check if my 1997 Saturn SC has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 1997 Saturn SC have?
3, covering seat belts, exterior lighting and seats.
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