Recall 04V003000: 2003–2004 Saturn Ion

Report received

Jan 5, 2004

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

127,285vehicles

Model years

2003–2004

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.2l 4-cylinder (l61) engines were built with a fuel filter that could corrode prematurely on the exterior surface.

Possible consequence

If corrosion on the exterior surface of the fuel filter progresses to the point of creating a hole in the shell, fuel droplets could form and drop to the ground. If an ignition source is present, a fire could result.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel filter assembly. Owner notification began on december 30, 2003. Owners should contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2003 Saturn Ion758 complaints
• 2004 Saturn Ion898 complaints