Saturn L-series Wagon 2004
Model L-series Wagon made in 2004 by Saturn got 3 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic and structure. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, gasoline, power train. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, seat belts.
Model 2004
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V245000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/2003 to 04/30/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 291652 | 10/17/2005 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/02/2005 | 06/02/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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 warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 05052.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V158000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/2003 to 04/30/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 20701 | 04/25/2005 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/20/2005 | 04/20/2005 | 571 | 210 | |||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If a separation occurred in crash, the right and center rear seat occupants may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 05041. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||||
| 06081 | 11/01/2006 | 10020690 | Special coverage adjustment-fuel tank cap. *kb | 12/22/2006 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 070730025 | 10/01/2007 | 10023942 | Information on 4t40-e (mn4) and 4t45-e (mn5) front wheel drive automatic transmission valve body reconditioning, dtc p0741, p0742, p0751, p0752, p0756, p0757, p1811, harsh shifts, slips, no drive, no reverse. *nj | 02/20/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 11/05/2008 | 1 | ||
| I can not get a replacement part for my 2004 saturn wagon. the tail light is broken, gm said the supplier quite making the part. the car is not legal to drive with a broken tail light. *tr thank you robert emanuel | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 07/18/2007 | 53000 | 1 | |
| Trouble with abs system. light came on, car was taken to dealer who finally determined it was the abs control unit. repair est. over $1200. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 01/25/2007 | 50 | 09/19/2003 | |
| We have been having problems with the doors slamming us almost from the day we got the car. it is an lw 300.1 2004 saturn wagon. my small granddaughter, and a passenger have been hit by the door. my wife and i have been hit many times on the back, arm, and legs. the doors have two stop positions. it is not always possible to open the door to its widest position, and the other position does not provide enough room to enter and leave comfortably. therefore, if the door is not put in one of the two stop positions, it slams immediately into the person. we have felt pain and bruising. we feel lucky that there have been no serious injuries, but that could occur the next time the door attacks. we have taken the car to the dealer several times but the car has not been fixed. both the dealer and the manufacturer claim that the car is performing as it was designed to do. that is the problem -- poor design. our other cars have and do stay open wherever we open them. *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | MESQUITE | SATURN OF MESQUITE |