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Service Bulletins for 2009 Saturn
2009 SATURN ASTRA
Bulletin Number: SB-09-08-45-001A
SATURN: INTERMITTENTLY FUNCTIONING OR INOPERATIVE SYSTEMS, DOOR LOCKS, REAR LIFT GATE, INTERIOR DOME LAMPS. THE CONCERNS ARE RELATED TO THE REAR ELECTRICAL CENTER (REC). (2008-2009 ASTRA CANADA MODEL ONLY). *PE
Bulletin Number: TB-09-03-10-002
SATURN: OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, ONE OR MORE TIRES MAY CONSISTENTLY LOSE AIR AT A RATE FASTER THAN THE OTHER TIRES. THIS LOSS OF AIR IS CORRECTLY INDICATED BY THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM. *PE
2009 SATURN AURA
Bulletin Number: PIC--4330B
CHEVROLET: UNABLE TO RELEARN THE BRAKE PEDAL POSITION (BPP) SENSOR. *PE
Bulletin Number: PIC-4330A
GMC: UNABLE TO RELEARN THE BRAKE PEDAL POSITION (BPP) SENSOR. HAVE DIFFICULTY PERFORMING THE BRAKE PEDAL POSITION (BPP) RELEARN. MODELS CHEVROLETS, PONTIACS AND SATURNS. *PE
Bulletin Number: PIC-4679B
GMC: INTERMITTENT SES LIGHT, DTC P2101 WITH POTENTIALLY MULTIPLE OTHER DTC'S SET. THIS CONDITION COULD BE CAUSED BY A PCM CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND. *PE
Bulletin Number: PIC-4679B
GMC: INTERMITTENT SES LIGHT, DTC P2101 WITH POTENTIALLY MULTIPLE OTHER DTC'S SET. THIS CONDITION COULD BE CAUSED BY A PCM CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND. *PE
Bulletin Number: PIC-4936
GMC: ABS LIGHT ON WITH CODE C0287. COMPLAINT OF AN ABS LIGHT COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY ON THE HYBRID VEHICLES. *PE
Bulletin Number: PIC-4936
GMC: ABS LIGHT ON WITH CODE C0287. COMPLAINT OF AN ABS LIGHT COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY ON THE HYBRID VEHICLES. *PE
Bulletin Number: PIC-5003
GENERAL MOTORS: NO CRANK/NO COMM WITH U2106, U2108, U2109 (LE5 ONLY). THIS CONDITION HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A LOOSE GROUND G105 BEHIND THE A/C COMPRESSOR. *PE
Bulletin Number: PIP-4455
GMC: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON. THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) WILL NOT OPERATE AS A RESULT OF SYSTEM VOLTAGE SPIKES WHICH WILL AFFECT COMMUNICATION LINES. *PE
Bulletin Number: PIP-4455
GMC: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON. THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) WILL NOT OPERATE AS A RESULT OF SYSTEM VOLTAGE SPIKES WHICH WILL AFFECT COMMUNICATION LINES. *PE
Bulletin Number: PIP-4488
GMC: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON-CHECK ENGINE LIGHT; ENGINE CRANKS, DO NOT START, HARSH OR NO TRANSMISSION SHIFTS, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION ERRATIC OR INOPERATIVE. *PE UPDATED 8/12/09. *PE
Bulletin Number: PIP-4488
GMC: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON-CHECK ENGINE LIGHT; ENGINE CRANKS, DO NOT START, HARSH OR NO TRANSMISSION SHIFTS, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION ERRATIC OR INOPERATIVE. *PE UPDATED 8/12/09. *PE
Bulletin Number: PIP-4488
GMC: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON-CHECK ENGINE LIGHT; ENGINE CRANKS, DO NOT START, HARSH OR NO TRANSMISSION SHIFTS, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION ERRATIC OR INOPERATIVE. *PE UPDATED 8/12/09. *PE
Bulletin Number: PIP-4488
GMC: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON-CHECK ENGINE LIGHT; ENGINE CRANKS, DO NOT START, HARSH OR NO TRANSMISSION SHIFTS, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION ERRATIC OR INOPERATIVE. *PE UPDATED 8/12/09. *PE
Bulletin Number: SB-08-09-41-002C
GENERAL MOTORS: DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT RESTRAINTS, AIR BAG (SIR) INDICATOR/LAMP ON WITH DTC(S) B0012, B0013, B0016, B0016, B0019, B0020, B0022, B0023, B0026, B0033, B0040, B0042 OR B0044 SET. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A LOOSE,
Bulletin Number: SB-08279
GENERAL MOTORS: ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, TRANSIENT VOLTAGE SURGES FROM THE ENGINE COOLING FANS MAY BE TRANSMITTED THROUGH THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES SERVICE PROCEDURE TO INSTALL TWO JUMPER HARNESSES WITH DIODES ON C
Bulletin Number: SB-08279
GENERAL MOTORS: ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, TRANSIENT VOLTAGE SURGES FROM THE ENGINE COOLING FANS MAY BE TRANSMITTED THROUGH THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES SERVICE PROCEDURE TO INSTALL TWO JUMPER HARNESSES WITH DIODES ON C
Bulletin Number: SB-08279
GENERAL MOTORS: ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, TRANSIENT VOLTAGE SURGES FROM THE ENGINE COOLING FANS MAY BE TRANSMITTED THROUGH THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES SERVICE PROCEDURE TO INSTALL TWO JUMPER HARNESSES WITH DIODES ON C
Bulletin Number: TB-09-07-30-009
GENERAL MOTORS: AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONCERN OF NO MOVEMENT, NO REVERSE OR SLIPPING. THESE CONCERNS MAY BE DUE TO AN ISSUE WITH THE DIRECT CLUTCH. *PE
2009 SATURN OUTLOOK
Bulletin Number: 08-259
GMC: ONSTAR SYSTEM INOPERATIVE - REPLACE ONSTAR MODULE. THIS CAN RESULT IN AN OPEN CIRCUIT AND AN INABILITY TO CALL OR RECEIVE CALLS FROM ONSTAR. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
Bulletin Number: 08-285
GMC: PORTION OF FUEL TANK SEAM NOT TO GM'S SPECIFICATION. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *PE
Bulletin Number: 08-285
GMC: PORTION OF FUEL TANK SEAM NOT TO GM'S SPECIFICATION. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *PE
Bulletin Number: PIT-4574B
GMC: CRANK NO START AFTER PARKING ON AN INCLINE WHEN FUEL LEVEL IS LOW. *PE
Bulletin Number: PIT-4665A
GENERAL MOTORS: DURING NORMAL DIAGNOSTICS AND/OR REPAIR VERIFICATION THE ABS LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL AND/OR STABILITRAK INDICATORS MAY BE ON WITH NO DTC'S DISPLAYED BY THE EBCM. *PE
Bulletin Number: PIT-4665A
GENERAL MOTORS: DURING NORMAL DIAGNOSTICS AND/OR REPAIR VERIFICATION THE ABS LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL AND/OR STABILITRAK INDICATORS MAY BE ON WITH NO DTC'S DISPLAYED BY THE EBCM. *PE
Bulletin Number: PIT-4665A
GENERAL MOTORS: DURING NORMAL DIAGNOSTICS AND/OR REPAIR VERIFICATION THE ABS LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL AND/OR STABILITRAK INDICATORS MAY BE ON WITH NO DTC'S DISPLAYED BY THE EBCM. *PE
Bulletin Number: PIT-4665A
GENERAL MOTORS: DURING NORMAL DIAGNOSTICS AND/OR REPAIR VERIFICATION THE ABS LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL AND/OR STABILITRAK INDICATORS MAY BE ON WITH NO DTC'S DISPLAYED BY THE EBCM. *PE
Bulletin Number: PIT-4764A
BUICK/GMC/SATURN: INTERMITTENT STIFF STEERING AFTER DRIVING THROUGH A PUDDLE OF WATER. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY WATER SPLASHING ONTO THE DRIVE BELT AND CAUSING THE BELT TO SLIP ON THE PULLEYS. *PE
Bulletin Number: PIT4162
SERVICE STABILITY LAMP DTC C0131. *NJ UPDATED 4/1/08. *NJ UPDATED 6/26/08. *NJ UPDATED 12/18/08. *PE
Bulletin Number: RB-08285
GENERAL MOTORS: PORTION OF FUEL TANK SEAM NOT TO SPECIFICATION. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
Bulletin Number: RB-08285
GENERAL MOTORS: PORTION OF FUEL TANK SEAM NOT TO SPECIFICATION. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
Bulletin Number: SB-08-09-41-002C
GENERAL MOTORS: DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT RESTRAINTS, AIR BAG (SIR) INDICATOR/LAMP ON WITH DTC(S) B0012, B0013, B0016, B0016, B0019, B0020, B0022, B0023, B0026, B0033, B0040, B0042 OR B0044 SET. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A LOOSE,
Bulletin Number: TSB-08259A
GMC: ONSTAR SYSTEM INOPERATIVE; REPLACE ONSTAR MODULE. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN ONSTAR MODULE WITH A COMPONENT THAT WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO GM'S SPECIFICATION. CAN RESULT IN AN OPEN CIRCUIT AND AN INABILITY TO CALL OR RECEIVE CALLS FROM ON
Bulletin Number: TSB-08259A
GMC: ONSTAR SYSTEM INOPERATIVE; REPLACE ONSTAR MODULE. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN ONSTAR MODULE WITH A COMPONENT THAT WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO GM'S SPECIFICATION. CAN RESULT IN AN OPEN CIRCUIT AND AN INABILITY TO CALL OR RECEIVE CALLS FROM ON
2009 SATURN SKY
Bulletin Number: 06-08-67-016A
GMC: WATER LEAK DOWN A PILLAR OR DRIPS FROM ROOF HEADER ONTO SHIFTER (APPLY SEALER TO CONVERTIBLE TOP SEAM). *PE
Bulletin Number: 08-259
GMC: ONSTAR SYSTEM INOPERATIVE - REPLACE ONSTAR MODULE. THIS CAN RESULT IN AN OPEN CIRCUIT AND AN INABILITY TO CALL OR RECEIVE CALLS FROM ONSTAR. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
Bulletin Number: SB-08-09-41-002C
GENERAL MOTORS: DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT RESTRAINTS, AIR BAG (SIR) INDICATOR/LAMP ON WITH DTC(S) B0012, B0013, B0016, B0016, B0019, B0020, B0022, B0023, B0026, B0033, B0040, B0042 OR B0044 SET. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A LOOSE,
Bulletin Number: TSB-08259A
GMC: ONSTAR SYSTEM INOPERATIVE; REPLACE ONSTAR MODULE. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN ONSTAR MODULE WITH A COMPONENT THAT WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO GM'S SPECIFICATION. CAN RESULT IN AN OPEN CIRCUIT AND AN INABILITY TO CALL OR RECEIVE CALLS FROM ON
Bulletin Number: TSB-08259A
GMC: ONSTAR SYSTEM INOPERATIVE; REPLACE ONSTAR MODULE. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN ONSTAR MODULE WITH A COMPONENT THAT WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO GM'S SPECIFICATION. CAN RESULT IN AN OPEN CIRCUIT AND AN INABILITY TO CALL OR RECEIVE CALLS FROM ON
2009 SATURN SKY REDLINE
Bulletin Number: TB-PIP-4520
GENERAL MOTORS: TECH MAY ENCOUNTER A VEHICLE WITH A LOW BOOST/POWER CONDITION AND/OR DTC P0299 AND OR P0101 SETTING. THIS MAY BE THE RESULT OF A CRACKED OR BROKEN FITTING AT THE TURBOCHARGER ASSEMBLY. *PE
2009 SATURN VUE
Bulletin Number: 08-06-04-042
SATURN: EI08308-SES LIGHT ON, DTC P069E, EXTENDED CRANK TIME, FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE. VEHICLE HAS AN EXTENDED CRANK TIME OR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. *PE
Bulletin Number: 08-259
GMC: ONSTAR SYSTEM INOPERATIVE - REPLACE ONSTAR MODULE. THIS CAN RESULT IN AN OPEN CIRCUIT AND AN INABILITY TO CALL OR RECEIVE CALLS FROM ONSTAR. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
Bulletin Number: PIT-4735
GENERAL MOTORS: LEFT TAIL LAMP AND RIGHT SIDE MARKER INOPERATIVE. THIS MAYBE CAUSED BY A SHORT TO GROUND ON CIRCUIT 709 FOR THE LICENSE PLATE LAMP. *PE
Bulletin Number: PIT-4756
GENERAL MOTORS: ABS AND STABILITRAK LIGHTS ON DTC(S) U0121, C0550, C0186, C0196, C0710, C0252. THIS CONCERN CAN BE CAUSED BY WIRE HARNESS GOING TO EBCM, CHAFFING ON TRANSMISSION MOUNT OR METAL BRACKET. *PE
Bulletin Number: PIT-4839
SATURN: IN SOME RARE CASES, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ON WITH THE KEY OFF. UPON INSPECTION IT IS FOUND THAT ALTHOUGH THE LOWER OUTBOARD BRAKE LIGHT ARE ON, THE HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP REMAINS OFF. *PE
Bulletin Number: SB-08-09-41-002C
GENERAL MOTORS: DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT RESTRAINTS, AIR BAG (SIR) INDICATOR/LAMP ON WITH DTC(S) B0012, B0013, B0016, B0016, B0019, B0020, B0022, B0023, B0026, B0033, B0040, B0042 OR B0044 SET. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A LOOSE,
Bulletin Number: TB-09-07-30-009
GENERAL MOTORS: AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONCERN OF NO MOVEMENT, NO REVERSE OR SLIPPING. THESE CONCERNS MAY BE DUE TO AN ISSUE WITH THE DIRECT CLUTCH. *PE
Bulletin Number: TSB-08259A
GMC: ONSTAR SYSTEM INOPERATIVE; REPLACE ONSTAR MODULE. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN ONSTAR MODULE WITH A COMPONENT THAT WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO GM'S SPECIFICATION. CAN RESULT IN AN OPEN CIRCUIT AND AN INABILITY TO CALL OR RECEIVE CALLS FROM ON
Bulletin Number: TSB-08259A
GMC: ONSTAR SYSTEM INOPERATIVE; REPLACE ONSTAR MODULE. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN ONSTAR MODULE WITH A COMPONENT THAT WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO GM'S SPECIFICATION. CAN RESULT IN AN OPEN CIRCUIT AND AN INABILITY TO CALL OR RECEIVE CALLS FROM ON
 
Recalls for 2009 Saturn
2009 SATURN AURA
NHTSA Campaign ID: 09V073000
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacture Dates: -
Potential Units Affected: 276729
Defect Description:
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 276,729 MY 2009 BUICK ENCLAVE, CHEVROLET COBALT, HHR, MALIBU, TRAVERSE, GMC ACADIA, PONTIAC G5, G6 AND SATURN AURA AND OUTLOOK PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY STANDARD 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT POSITION SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK, AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT", AND FMVSS 114, "THEFT PROTECTION AND ROLLAWAY PREVENTION". ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT CLIP MAY NOT BE FULLY ENGAGED. IF THE CLIP IS NOT FULLY ENGAGED, THE SHIFT LEVER AND THE ACTUAL POSITION OF THE TRANSMISSION GEAR MAY NOT MATCH. WITH THIS CONDITION, THE DRIVE COULD MOVE THE SHIFTER TO "PARK" AND REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, BUT THE TRANSMISSION GEAR MAY NOT BE IN "PARK".
Consequence:
THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY AFTER THE DRIVER HAS EXITED THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ENSURE THAT THE SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT CLIP IS FULLY ENGAGED. IN THE EVENT THAT THE CLIP DOES NOT ENGAGE, THE SHIFT CABLE WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MARCH 24, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 AND SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
2009 SATURN OUTLOOK
NHTSA Campaign ID: 08V615000
Component: SEAT BELTS: REAR:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacture Dates: 07/01/2008 - 10/31/2008
Potential Units Affected: 16667
Defect Description:
GM IS RECALLING 16,667 MY 2009 BUICK ENCLAVE, CHEVROLET TRAVERSE, GMC ACADIA, AND SATURN OUTLOOK VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, 'SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.' THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A SAFETY BELT BUCKLE IN THE SECOND OR THIRD ROW THAT IS MISSING A RIVET.
Consequence:
IN A VEHICLE CRASH, IF THE RIVET IS MISSING, THE BUCKLE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING STRAP, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE PASSENGER.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES IN THE SECOND AND THIRD ROWS, AND REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 26, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; GMC AT 1-866-996-9463; SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876; OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM .
2009 SATURN OUTLOOK
NHTSA Campaign ID: 09V073000
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacture Dates: -
Potential Units Affected: 276729
Defect Description:
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 276,729 MY 2009 BUICK ENCLAVE, CHEVROLET COBALT, HHR, MALIBU, TRAVERSE, GMC ACADIA, PONTIAC G5, G6 AND SATURN AURA AND OUTLOOK PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY STANDARD 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT POSITION SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK, AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT", AND FMVSS 114, "THEFT PROTECTION AND ROLLAWAY PREVENTION". ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT CLIP MAY NOT BE FULLY ENGAGED. IF THE CLIP IS NOT FULLY ENGAGED, THE SHIFT LEVER AND THE ACTUAL POSITION OF THE TRANSMISSION GEAR MAY NOT MATCH. WITH THIS CONDITION, THE DRIVE COULD MOVE THE SHIFTER TO "PARK" AND REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, BUT THE TRANSMISSION GEAR MAY NOT BE IN "PARK".
Consequence:
THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY AFTER THE DRIVER HAS EXITED THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ENSURE THAT THE SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT CLIP IS FULLY ENGAGED. IN THE EVENT THAT THE CLIP DOES NOT ENGAGE, THE SHIFT CABLE WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MARCH 24, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 AND SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
2009 SATURN VUE
NHTSA Campaign ID: 08V616000
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacture Dates: 10/13/2008 - 10/20/2008
Potential Units Affected: 2149
Defect Description:
GM IS RECALLING 2,149 MY 2009 SATURN VUE VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT RIGHT AND/OR LEFT FRONT STEERING KNUCKLE. AS A RESULT OF THE INCORRECT KNUCKLE AND RESULTING INADEQUATE CLEARANCE, THE TIE ROD BALL STUD COULD PULL OUT OF, OR FRACTURE, THE TIE ROD HOUSING. THIS COULD CAUSE THE TIE ROD TO SEPARATE FROM THE KNUCKLE.
Consequence:
ALTHOUGH STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE MAINTAINED AFTER A TIE ROD SEPARATION BY THE UNAFFECTED WHEEL ON SMOOTH ROADS OR DURING LIGHT BRAKING, WITH MORE SIGNIFICANT SUSPENSION OR BRAKING INPUTS, THE AFFECTED WHEEL COULD TURN OUT AND SKID. IF A VEHICLE BUILT WITH TWO INCORRECT STEERING KNUCKLES HAD BOTH TIE RODS SEPARATE AT THE SAME TIME, STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WOULD BE LOST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING KNUCKLES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING KNUCKLE(S) AND TIE ROD(S). THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM .
2009 SATURN VUE
NHTSA Campaign ID: 08V470000
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacture Dates: 06/01/2008 - 07/31/2008
Potential Units Affected: 42408
Defect Description:
GM IS RECALLING 42,408 MY 2008-2009 SATURN VUE VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE NUT SECURING THE POWER STEERING LINE TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP MAY LOOSEN. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THERE MAY BE A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK.
Consequence:
THE FLUID COULD CONTACT HOT EXHAUST COMPONENTS RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE NUT SECURING THE POWER STEERING LINE TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP. IF THERE ARE NO SIGNS OF A FLUID LEAK, DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE NUT. IF A FLUID LEAK IS PRESENT, DEALER WILL TIGHTEN THE NUT AND CHECK THE FLUID LEVEL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM .


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