The problem
Certain sedans fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages," and no. 214, "side impact protection." these vehicles were manufactured with welds between the door striker and belt-line that do not meet Saturn specifications.
The risk
If the seat belt anchorage on the pillar failed in a crash, the driver could be injured more seriously. In a side impact, occupants could also be injured more seriously because of greater intrusion or reduced performance of the optional side curtain air bag.
The fix
Dealers will install additional structural fasteners to the driver's side door pillar. Owner notification began January 22, 2002. 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, prompt #3.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 02V-020 (02V020000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 02002/02C05 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Seat belts › Front › Anchorage |
| Report date | January 17, 2002 |
| Owners notified | January 22, 2002 |
| Vehicles affected | 790 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 02V-020 repair free?
Yes. Saturn dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will install additional structural fasteners to the driver's side door pillar. Owner notification began January 22, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 790 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.