The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles were produced or serviced with a horn assembly which could fail. The horn could either become inoperable or activate without the driver pressing the horn button.
The risk
Under certain conditions, heat can build up within the assembly and an underhood fire could result.
The fix
Dealers will replace the horn assembly.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 98V-307 (98V307000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Electrical system › Horn |
| Report date | December 7, 1998 |
| Owners notified | December 5, 1998 |
| Vehicles affected | 64,199 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Plus 1 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the electrical system
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 98V-307 repair free?
Yes. Saturn dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the horn assembly.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 64,199 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.