The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection." some of these vehicles were manufactured with welds in the instrument panel carrier assembly that do not meet Saturn quality standards.
The risk
A front seat occupant, particularly an unbelted occupant, May have an increased risk of injury in a frontal crash.
The fix
Dealers will repair the vehicle's instrument panel carrier assembly.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 99V-230 (99V230000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 99051/00-C-04 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Unknown or other |
| Report date | August 23, 1999 |
| Owners notified | August 24, 1999 |
| Vehicles affected | 2,692 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the other / not specified
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 99V-230 repair free?
Yes. Saturn dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will repair the vehicle's instrument panel carrier assembly.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 2,692 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.