Recall 99V045000: 1994–1995 Saturn SW and 3 other models
- Report received
- Mar 12, 1999
- Manufacturer
- General motors corp.
- Potentially affected
- 138,691vehicles
- Model years
- 1994–1995
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
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.
Possible consequence
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1994 Saturn SC51 complaints
- 1995 Saturn SC39 complaints
- 1994 Saturn SC182 complaints
- 1995 Saturn SC159 complaints
- 1994 Saturn SL286 complaints
- 1995 Saturn SL355 complaints
- 1994 Saturn SW30 complaints
- 1995 Saturn SW36 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.