Saturn S-series 1994
Model S-series made in 1994 by Saturn got 3 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 29 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, engine and engine cooling and seats. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .
Model 1994
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 | |||||
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
06E026000 | PRO-A MOTORS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 61944 | 04/03/2006 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/23/2006 | 03/23/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
Defect Summary | Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
01I01 | 02/01/2001 | 619863 | The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information regarding the introduction of a new service replacement battery and reinforcement of battery service recommendation. *tt | 07/05/2001 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
94T59A | 02/01/2003 | 94T59 | 10001129 | Oil consumption concern. *tt | 04/15/2003 |
01T30A | 06/01/2001 | 01T30 | 622154 | This bulletin contains new sag measurement and replacement procedures for upper engine mounts. *tt | 10/15/2001 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
95T36A | 12/01/2001 | 628625 | Subject regarding objectionable engine vibration at idle. *jg | 03/18/2002 | |
95T36A | 12/01/2001 | 95T36 | 626983 | Vehicles may experience engine vibration at idle.*jb | 02/04/2002 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
94T07G | 08/01/1999 | 94T07F | 608028 | Vehicles equipped with sohc (lk0 or l24) engines may exhibit a miss or lack power, and / or emit a popping noise through exhaust manifold on deceleration and / or at idle. *tt | 10/28/1999 |
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
99T65 | 12/01/1999 | 609895 | Some customers may comment of a sizzling or hissing type noise when the vehicle is parked after air conditioner has been used. *tt | 04/11/2000 | |
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES | |||||
00T33A | 03/01/2002 | 00T33 | 632271 | This bulletin provides guidelines to follow when towing a saturn vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. *tt | 07/12/2002 |
POWER TRAIN | |||||
3082 | 01/01/2002 | 10009507 | No transaxle fluid pressure after transaxle is reassembled (converter housing and main case were separated). *tt | 10/04/2004 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
060730024 | 09/01/2006 | 10020732 | Information for diagnosing and servicing customer concerns of the vehicle creeping forward in neutral, binding in reverse, and/or clicking or whining in all forward gears after transaxle service. *kb | 01/04/2007 | |
3175 | 3175A | 10010595 | Delay and or harsh into rev or 2nd 3rd 4th after trans repair. *eh | 12/01/2004 | |
040730026 | 06/01/2004 | 10007430 | Remanufactured transmission and remanufactured valve body information requirements. *tt | 06/22/2004 | |
000730024 | 01/01/2004 | 000730024A | 10005639 | Service information regarding service applications for automatic transaxle shift solenoids. *tt | 03/09/2004 |
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||||
01T11 | 03/01/2001 | 619132 | Some customers may comment about a squeak or squeal noise coming from the passenger floorboard area while driving. *tt | 05/15/2001 | |
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
3178 | 10010597 | Cruise control is inop or will not set engage after the manual transaxle has been replaced. *eh | 12/01/2004 | ||
SEATS | |||||
99T21 | 07/01/1999 | 608290 | Repair procedures for stripped or detached front seat to floor panel attachments. *tt | 11/18/1999 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
030523003 | 09/01/2003 | 98T15 | 10003583 | Rear disc brake noise and/or pulsation. *tt | 10/24/2003 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
01T60 | 12/01/2001 | 631847 | Information regarding anti lock brakes diagnostic trouble codes 47, 48, and 51 diagnostic chart. *slc | 06/20/2002 | |
01T60 | 12/01/2001 | 627015 | Information regarding anti-lock brakes and diagnostic charts.*jb | 02/04/2002 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||||
030524001 | 03/01/2005 | 030524001A | 10005175 | Service information regarding saturn rear drum wheel cylinder inspections. *tt update. *tt | 02/10/2004 |
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
020232009 | 02/01/2005 | 020232009A | 10017448 | Power steering system noise and/or leak diagnosis. *tt | 11/08/2005 |
02T46 | 06/01/2002 | 633496 | Service information regarding power steering system noise and/or leak diagnosis. *jg | 09/23/2002 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
94T32C | 10/01/2000 | 94T32B | 615593 | Experiencing waterleak(s) at right and / or left front footwell area(s). *tt | 01/25/2001 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
3119 | 01/01/2004 | 10010010 | No selection fir saturn when programming a saturn vehilcle. *sc | 11/03/2004 | |
030089025 | 09/01/2003 | 10004402 | Clarification of labor codes used for reprogramming vehicle controllers. various models including the 2004 l-series. *tt | 12/05/2003 | |
02I04 | 02/01/2002 | 631980 | Subject regarding front cover mount stud part number change. *slc | 06/27/2002 | |
97I19A | 05/01/2001 | 97I19 | 619869 | The purpose of this bulletin is to provide guidelines to follow when towing certain vehicles, equipped with an automatic transaxle, with all four wheels on the ground (also known as flat towing). *tt | 07/05/2001 |
00T39 | 07/01/2000 | 614006 | Vehicles built before and including vin yz189715 may exhibit noise coming from the right side of the dash area when the engine is running. this noise is more noticeable when the vehicle is being lightly accelerated or when a vehicle equ | 09/26/2000 | |
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
01T27 | 05/01/2001 | 619868 | Some vehicles built up to and including vin 1z352181 may have windows that fog up on the inside of the vehicle. *tt | 07/05/2001 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
10/12/2000 | 1 | 03/24/2000 | |
While traveling at 10 mph a motorcycle hit consumer's vehicle at 37 mph and pushed crash bar right through frame, almost injuring driver. consumer stated that none of vehicles air bags deployed.*ak | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
Dealer indicated engine needed to be replaced due to oil problem. please provide further information.*ak | |||
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
1 | |||
Consumer was injured when the seat back recliner mechanism failed.*jb |