Recall 99V280000: 1999–2000 Saturn SL and 2 other models

Report received

Oct 20, 1999

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

265,698vehicles

Model years

1999–2000

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. These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." some of the vehicles were produced with seat belt shoulder guide anchor bolts that were not adequately tightened at the center pillar and could fall out, making the seat belt inoperative.

Possible consequence

In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect these vehicles for proper installation and torque of the seat belt shoulder guide anchor bolts.

Affected model years

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

• 1999 Saturn SC24 complaints
• 2000 Saturn SC7 complaints
• 1999 Saturn SL178 complaints
• 2000 Saturn SL148 complaints
• 1999 Saturn SW16 complaints
• 2000 Saturn SW15 complaints