Investigation PE09016: 2008 Saturn Vue

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Mar 10, 2009

Closed

Jul 2, 2009

Model years

2008

Subject

Outside door handles stick unlatched

Component: Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

Summary

By letter dated june 23, 2009, general motors notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall (nhtsa recall number 09v233) to replace the outside door handles on certain model year 2008 saturn vue vehicles. The exterior door handle on certain model year 2008 saturn vue vehicles can stick in the unlatched position.the door may open while the vehicle is in motion. The agency opened its investigation based on two complaints of door latch failure that caused the door to open while the vehicle was in motion.the agency also received early warning (ewr) reports on this issue.certain model year 2008 saturn vue vehicles have painted body-color outside door handles that may stick or bind.if this were to occur, the door may not latch when closed.driving with an unlatched door could result in an occupant falling partly or fully out of the vehicle, causing increased risk of injury.based on the above safety recall, this investigation is closed.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 2008 Saturn Vue406 complaints