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NHTSA recall 04V003000

Fuel System, Gasoline · General Motors, LLC

January 5, 2004report date
127,285units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

The fix: Dealers will replace the fuel filter assembly. Owner notification began on December 30, 2003. Owners should contact Saturn at 1-800-972-8876.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2003 Saturn Ion, 2004 Saturn Ion.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 04V003000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.