The problem
Certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.5l v6 (l66) engines fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for vehicles other than passenger cars." the front and rear wheel rim size specifications on the tire/certification label are not correct. The printed wheel rim designation specified a 16-inch wheel when a 17-inch wheel designation was required.
The risk
If the wheel rim size is incorrectly printed on a tire/certification label, a service technician who solely uses the tire/certification label for service information May attempt to replace a damaged wheel with an incorrect wheel.
The fix
Owners will be provided with a corrected label and installation instructions. Owner notification began on December 15, 2003. Owners should contact Saturn at 1-800-553-6000.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 03V-519 (03V519000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 03059 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| Report date | December 19, 2003 |
| Owners notified | December 15, 2003 |
| Vehicles affected | 6,134 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the equipment & accessories
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 03V-519 repair free?
Yes. Saturn dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Owners will be provided with a corrected label and installation instructions. Owner notification began on December 15, 2003. Owners should contact Saturn at 1-800-553-6000.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 6,134 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.