Recall 99V297000: 2000 Saturn SL and 2 other models

Report received

Oct 27, 1999

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

7,505vehicles

Model years

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 equipped with a console armrest fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impacts." the armrests were produced with a latch that will not withstand the vertical force requirements of the standard.

Possible consequence

In the event of a crash, the latch may open and the armrest or the contents of the console could injure an occupant.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the console armrest latch.

Affected model years

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

• 2000 Saturn SC7 complaints
• 2000 Saturn SL148 complaints
• 2000 Saturn SW15 complaints