Vehicle driver seat slips backwards while operating the vehicle. It is the same exact problem as the following recall 99v045000, yet dealer was contacted and this specific vehicle is not part of the recall.
1994 Saturn SL seats problems
48 complaints (17% of all complaints for this car). 21 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 48
- of this car's complaints
- 17%
- crashes
- 21
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Front assembly: recliner29
- Front assembly: power adjust1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Saturn SL seats problems in other years
Related recalls
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 · Recall details
Related investigations
Front seat back can recline or collapse
RQ00005
Seat back failures
In its letter dated march 5, 1999, general motors stated that it will recall 136,300 model year 1994 and 1995 saturn vehicle (all models) built between january 1994 and august 1994.during this period, saturn's seat supplier manufactured recliner assemblies which were out of design specification, allowing the front seat backs to recline or collapse inadvertently.to correct the problem, saturn dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat back recliner assemblies.see the federal safety agency's safety recall fill 99v‑045 for details.
EA98017
What 1994 Saturn SL owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 saturn sl2. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle's front seat mechanism failed similar to the failure noted in recall # 99v045000 (seats). The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was excluded from the recall. The vehicle's purchase date and engine size were unavailable. The current mileage is 139,000 and failure mileage was 134,000. Updated 06/08/07.
While slowing for a stop light the consumers vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The consumer was slammed forward then backwards into the driver's seat causing the seat to collapse onto the rear seat. *mr the vehicle was considered a total loss by the insurance company.
As a result of being rear ended, the driver's seat back collapsed. *ak. The air bags did not deploy when the consumer's vehicle was pushed into another vehicle.
Driver seat latch broke when rear ended by another car while sitting at a stop light causing the seat to recline. In the lowered position my wife,who was in the back seat,was forced forward by the impact resulting in a head injury on the headrest even though she had her seat belt fasten.
The gear teeth on the mechanical mechanism for the driver and passenger side interior seat. Causing the seat collapse suddenly with prior warning please furnish additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem. Mr
99 v 045 000/front seatback recliners: vehicle was involved in a right front door and right front wheel collision, which caused driver seat to recline backward, and driver almost lost control of vehicle. Manufacturer was notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN.*ak
Driver seat back slips rearward, there is recall 99v045000/ seatback recliners, but this vehicle is not included due to VIN.
Head on collision. My speed 25 MPH, opposing car 35-40 MPH. Two 20 lb suit cases in trunk. Left rear seat back latch failed, allowing one bag to come forward and contact drivers seat back.
Seat recliner skips teeth, fails, saturn refuses to replace under recall, claims date of manufacture just past recall dates. Unsafe.
Questions about the 1994 Saturn SL seats
Does the 1994 Saturn SL have seats problems?
Owners have filed 48 complaints about the seats of the 1994 Saturn SL, 17% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1994 Saturn SL seats problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Saturn SL seats?
Yes, 1 recall: 99V045000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Saturn SL have bad seats?
The Saturn SL model years with the most seats complaints are 1995 (68 complaints), 1994 (48 complaints) and 1993 (21 complaints).
Other 1994 Saturn SL problems
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