1997 Saturn SC Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1997 Saturn SC. 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.

• 97V161000Sep 22, 199726,135 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Retractor
  Covers: Saturn SC 1997, SC1 1997

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the driver or front passenger safety belt is pulled out much faster than normal, a number of time, the lock-up feature of the retractor will not work properly.

  Possible consequence: In a rapid deceleration or vehicle crash, the occupant would not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger safety belt retractor.

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• 97V162000Sep 22, 199737,970 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Headlights
  Covers: Saturn SC 1997, SC1 1997

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The section of the owner's handbook titled "horizontal aim" does not specifically instruct an owner how to adjust the headlamp horizontal aim. This does not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

  Possible consequence: A vehicle's headlamp would not be properly adjusted causing visibility problems to oncoming vehicles.

  Remedy: Owners are being provided with a label with the correct information on headlamp horizontal aim to be placed over the existing text in the owner's handbook. If an owner desires, their dealer can place the sticker in the owner's handbook for them.

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• 96V153000Aug 23, 19963,472 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats
  Covers: Saturn SC 1997, SC1 1997

  Reported issue: 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.

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