NHTSA Recall 96V029000
Filed by General Motors, LLC. Component: Structure. Reported 1996-02-12. An estimated 691 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
SOME OF THE WELDS BETWEEN THE ROOF AND ROOF SIDE INTERNAL REINFORCEMENT PANELS DO NOT MEET THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.
Risk
IN A CRASH, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF A PARTIAL SEPARATION OF THE ROOF PANEL FLANGE SIDES, EXPOSING AN OCCUPANT TO AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE ROOF FLANGE WITH STRUCTURAL FASTENERS.
Notes
SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; BODY ROOF.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER STATION WAGONS.NOTE: 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 1-800-424-9393.