Saturn Sw2 2001
Model Sw2 made in 2001 by Saturn got 4 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding seats. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, power train.
Model 2001
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V309000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/2000 to 07/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 6092 | 10/06/2000 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/12/2000 | 10/24/2000 | 571 | 301 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 301, fuel system integrity. these vehicles were built with an inadequate vent valve weld on the top portion of the fuel tank. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel spillage could occur during refueling or if the vehicle were involved in a rollover. if an ignition source were present, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the vehicle to ensure the fuel tank vent valve is properly welded. if necessary, dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began october 6, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact saturn at 1-800-553-6000. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V310000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/2000 to 07/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 65000 | 10/06/2000 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/12/2000 | 10/24/2000 | 571 | 114 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, equipped with automatic transaxles, fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, theft protection. these vehicles were built with an improperly adjusted automatic transaxle park lock cable assembly. if improperly adjusted, it is possible to shift from the park position with the ignition key removed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition increases the risk of a crash resulting from the unintended movement of parked vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Saturn is asking owners and retailers to perform a functional check of the automatic transaxle park lock cable assembly operation, and if necessary, to have the cable adjusted. if owners are not comfortable performing the functional check themselves, they can have their dealer perform this inspection for them. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began october 6, 2000.owners who have questions about this recall should contact saturn at 1-800-553-6000. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | |||||
| 00T48 | 09/01/2000 | 626009 | Subject regarding squeaking noise from driver or passenger seat back. *jg | 12/12/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 01/23/2004 | 48000 | 1 | 05/01/2001 |
| While driving, anti freeze leaked from the vehicle. the mechanic determined that the problem pertained to the intake manifold. *ak *sc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/07/2009 | 68000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 saturn sw2. while driving between 20-25 mph over a speed bump, the fuel tank detached and was dragging on the ground. the contact looked underneath the vehicle and discovered that both brackets were rotted off of the fuel tank. one bracket fell off completely. he called the dealer to inquire about recalls. there was no rust on the vehicle except on the fuel tank brackets. the vehicle has not been inspected by a mechanic. the current and failure mileages were 68,000. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 02/14/2001 | 1 | 11/03/2000 | |
| Vehicle was in park. while walking away gear some how jumped into reverse and began to roll backwards towards another vehicle. saturn has been ocntacted. *ak the manufacturer could not find any mechanical cause for the incident. *yh | |||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
| 10/31/2005 | 25000 | 1 | 08/01/2001 |
| Dt: contact stated when latching the rear driver side seat belt it will not retract to secure the occupant. as the occupant leaned forward the seat belt continued to loosen. the service dealer said the retractor needed to be replaced. the seat belt was used under light to normal conditions. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | TOMS RIVER | 08753 | SATURN OF TOMS RIVER | 732-506-0500 |