2002 Saturn LS Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2002 Saturn LS. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 05V245000Jun 2, 2005291,652 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Brake lights
  Covers: Saturn LS 2000–2002, L200 2003, L300 2004

  Reported issue: On certain sedans and wagons, the plastic housing in the rear tail lamp assembly can become distorted if the brake lamps remain on for an extended time.

  Possible consequence: This can cause (1) an intermittently inoperative brake/tail lamp bulb or (2) a short circuit that opens a fuse causing inoperative brake lamps (including the center high-mounted stop lamp) or tail lamps. A following driver may not know when the brakes have been applied, and a rear-end crash could occur without prior…

  Remedy: Dealers will install two new tail lamp reinforcing socket adapters and sockets free of charge. The recall began on october 17, 2005. Owners may contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876.

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• 05V158000Apr 20, 200520,701 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts
  Covers: Saturn LS 2002, L200 2003, L300 2004

  Reported issue: Certain wagons fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." the seat belt anchor may separate from the floor of the vehicle before holding the required test load for the required time.

  Possible consequence: If a separation occurred in crash, the right and center rear seat occupants may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a rear seat center belt anchor reinforcement plate to the floor pan of the vehicle free of charge. The recall began on april 25, 2005. Owners may contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876.

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• 03V231000Jun 23, 2003239,993 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Ignition › Module
  Covers: Saturn LS 2000–2002, L200 2003

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.2l l4 (l61) engines, a failure of the ignition control module may cause deterioration in idle quality, reduction in overall engine power, and the vehicle may be hard to start. Continued operation of the vehicle after such an ignition module failure will result in the "service engine soon" light flashing, and may lead to secondary failures of the catalytic converter…

  Possible consequence: Failure of the resonator will cause increased exhaust noise. Prolonged operation of the vehicle following a resonator failure may lead to a fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will (1) replace the ignition control module, (2) replace the ignition control module and spark plugs, or (3) replace the ignition control module, spark plugs, and update the powertrain control module calibration. Owner notification began on august 4, 2003. Owners should contact saturn at 1-800-553-6000…

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NHTSA investigations

• PE09028Fuel pump leaksClosed · May 21, 2009
• PE08061Timing chain breaks, engine stallClosed · Oct 16, 2008
• DP08002Timing chain failure-stallClosed · Jun 18, 2008
• PE06006Timing chain failureClosed · Jan 24, 2006
• DP05008Timing chain failureClosed · Dec 20, 2005
• PE05010Inoperative tail lampsClosed · Feb 15, 2005
• DP05001Inoperative tail lampsClosed · Feb 10, 2005
• PE03017Headlamps flicker off and onClosed · Apr 17, 2003

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