Recall ID # 49016 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Hide Details
Recall Date:
JAN 05, 2004
Model Affected:
2003 Saturn ION Quad Coupe
Summary:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.2L 4-CYLINDER (L61) ENGINES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL FILTER THAT COULD CORRODE PREMATURELY ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE.
Consequences:
IF CORROSION ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FUEL FILTER PROGRESSES TO THE POINT OF CREATING A HOLE IN THE SHELL, FUEL DROPLETS COULD FORM AND DROP TO THE GROUND. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 30, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876.
Potential Units Affected:
127285
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Read more:
http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2003/saturn/ion/recalls/#ixzz2Q1iA0dZM
Wednesday, April 10th, 2013 AT 3:14 AM