The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a side impact air bag system. The air bag system has a lower side impact safing sensor threshold than specified. Because of this reduced threshold, there could be an inadvertent deployment of the side head curtain air bag with severe slamming of the door.
The risk
This could cause injury to an occupant.
The fix
Dealers will replace the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module assembly.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-235 (00V235000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 00071 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Air bags › Side/window |
| Report date | August 23, 2000 |
| Owners notified | August 23, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 168 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-235 repair free?
Yes. Saturn dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module assembly.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 168 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.