Recall 96V153000: 1997 Saturn SC and 1 other model
- Report received
- Aug 23, 1996
- Manufacturer
- General motors corp.
- Potentially affected
- 3,472vehicles
- Model years
- 1997
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
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."
Possible consequence
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1997 Saturn SC33 complaints
- 1997 Saturn SC161 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.