The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 581, "bumper standard." these vehicles were produced with rear bumper fasteners that May be loose or missing.
The risk
If the fasteners are loose or missing, the rear bumper May not absorb energy as it was designed to do in the event of a rear end collision.
The fix
Dealers will verify that the rear bumper beam fasteners are present and properly tightened and, if missing, install new fasteners.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 99V-232 (99V232000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 99054/00-C-06 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Structure › Body › Bumpers |
| Report date | August 23, 1999 |
| Owners notified | August 24, 1999 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,592 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the body & structure
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 99V-232 repair free?
Yes. Saturn dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will verify that the rear bumper beam fasteners are present and properly tightened and, if missing, install new fasteners.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1,592 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.