OUR SON WAS VERY BLESSED TO HAVE BEEN STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT WHEN HE LOST THE STEERING IN HIS CAR. HAD HE BEEN MOVING, IT COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL. WE ARE CONCERNED THAT THERE MAY HAVE BEEN OTHER SUCH REPORTS OF THIS NATURE. WE DO KNOW OF THE 1994 RECALL OF SATURNS DUE TO A WELDING DEFAULT IN THIS SAME AREA. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF A…
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OUR SON WAS VERY BLESSED TO HAVE BEEN STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT WHEN HE LOST THE STEERING IN HIS CAR. HAD HE BEEN MOVING, IT COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL. WE ARE CONCERNED THAT THERE MAY HAVE BEEN OTHER SUCH REPORTS OF THIS NATURE. WE DO KNOW OF THE 1994 RECALL OF SATURNS DUE TO A WELDING DEFAULT IN THIS SAME AREA. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED.MANY THANKS, PATRICIA SMITH
NHTSA ODI #732282
Mileage unknown · Jul 24, 2000
Steering
UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY LOST STEERING, I WAS ABLE TO GET OFF THE MAIN ROAD BY COASTING. LUCKILY THERE WERE NO CARS AROUND MINE AT THE TIME. THE STEERING WAS NON- EXISTENT AT THAT TIME. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALER, THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM AT $465.00. I LOOKED ON THE NHTSA WEB SITE AND FOUND A…
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UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY LOST STEERING, I WAS ABLE TO GET OFF THE MAIN ROAD BY COASTING. LUCKILY THERE WERE NO CARS AROUND MINE AT THE TIME. THE STEERING WAS NON- EXISTENT AT THAT TIME. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALER, THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM AT $465.00. I LOOKED ON THE NHTSA WEB SITE AND FOUND A RECALL RELATIVE TO MY SITUATION. NHTSA ID# 94V170000, COMPONENT STEERING MANUAL GEARBOX, MFG CAMPAIGN# 95C01 1995 SATURN SL. THE NOTE ON THIS RECALL IS THAT THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE VEHICLE'S MANUAL STEERING ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE DEALER WAS EXTREMELY UNCOOPERATIVE AND STATED THEY DON'T HAVE A RECALL FOR MY CAR AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY. THEY SAID THEY DON'T CARE WHAT NHTSA SAYS ABOUT THIS RECALL IT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY TO PAY FOR THE SUDDEN FAILURE OF THE STEERING. PLEASE ASSIST ME IN THIS MATTER. I HAVE REQUESTED THE OLD STEERING PART. I WILL HOLD ON TO IT ONCE RECIEVED. I WANT MY MONEY BACK FROM SATURN AND OTHERS TO BE SAFE WITH SIMILAR SAFETY THREATENING ISSUES WITH THE 1995 SATURN SL SEDAN. *AK
NHTSA ODI #725921
Mileage unknown · Mar 23, 2000
Air BagsSteeringCrash
WHILE DRIVING IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE, AND PROCEEDING THROUGH TRAFFIC, TOOK EYES OFF THE ROAD AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #859069
Mileage unknown · May 26, 1999
Steering
WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE NOISE WAS HEARD AND VEHICLE LOST STEERING POWER. A RECALL WAS ISSUED ON STEERING GEAR BOX FAILURE. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. RECALL 94V170. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #838452
Mileage unknown · Sep 1, 1998
SteeringInjury
TIE ROD FAILURE ON PASSENGER SIDE.
NHTSA ODI #540488
Mileage unknown · Mar 23, 1998
Steering
STTERING RACK FAILURE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #533177
Mileage unknown · Nov 24, 1997
Air BagsSteeringCrash
WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE RIGHT FRONT SPINDLE FAILED, RESULTING IN VEHICLE LOSING THE WHEEL AND HITTING CURB. DRIVER'S AIR BAG ALSO DIDN'T DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #819414
Mileage unknown · Mar 6, 1997
Service Brakes, HydraulicSteering
RIGHT FRONT ROTORS WARPED/REPLACED, ALSO STEERING FAILURE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #514822
Mileage unknown · Feb 12, 1997
Steering
CONSISTANT STEERING MALFUNCTION.
NHTSA ODI #546699
Mileage unknown · Aug 26, 1996
Steering
THE STEERING COLUMN(WHEEL) WAS VERY LOOSE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO READ THE INSTRUCTIONS, ON HOW TO INSTALL THE AIR BAG.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME FRONT SEAT BACK RECLINER GEAR TEETH MAY WEAR EXCESSIVELY THROUGH REPEATED USE, AND COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BACK TO SLIP PARTIALLY REARWARD WHEN FORCE IS APPLIED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT RECLINER MECHANISMS.
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PARK LOCK CABLE ASSEMBLY WAS IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO SHIFT FROM THE "PARK" POSITION WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED, OR REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY WITH THE SHIFT LEVER IN A POSITION OTHER THAN "PARK." THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 114, "THEFT PROTECTION."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT CAN OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: CONSUMERS ARE BEING ASKED TO INSPECT THE PARK LOCK CABLE. IF IT DOES NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY, DEALERS WILL MAKE THE NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS.
THE STEERING GEAR PINION SHAFT WAS IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED CAUSING THE SHAFT TO FRACTURE DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FRACTURE OF THE STEERING GEAR PINION SHAFT CAUSES COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MANUAL STEERING ASSEMBLY.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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RQ00005 · Front Seat Back Can Recline Or Collapse
Opened Feb 16, 2000 · Closed Aug 19, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seats:front Assembly:recliner
No summary supplied.
EA95003 · Cruise Control Failures
Opened Feb 24, 1995 · Closed May 31, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Equipment
THIS INVESTIGATION DOCUMENTED HTE FUNCTIONAL ABERATIONS THAT HAVE OCCURRED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE SUBJECT CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM.MOST OF THE MALFUNCTIONS INVOLVED FAILURE OF THE SYSTEM TO PROPERLY REGULATE VEHICLE SPEED WHEN ENGAGED, FAILURE OF THE SYSTEM TO ENGAGE, OR SELF-DISENGAGEMENT OF THE SYSTEM. THESE PROBLEMS WERE INVESTIGATED AND STEPS TAKEN BY THE MANUFACTURER TO REMEDY THEIR OCCURRENCES.SERVICE PROCEDURES WERE ISSUED FOR VEHICLES IN USE, AND A DESIGN MODIFICATION MADE FOR NEW VEHICLES.NO CONFIRMED ALLEGATIONS OF FAILURE OF THE SYSTEM TO DISENGAGE UPON COMMAND WERE IDENTIFIED.IMPROVED QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURES AND DESIGN MODIFICATIONSIN THE SYSTEM WERE UNDERTAKEN TO ENSURE A MORE CONSISTENT LEVEL OF SYSTEM PERFORMANCE.THE DETAILS OF THESE FINDINGS AND THE RESULTING CONCLUSIONS ARE CONTAINED INTHE SUBJECT ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CLOSING REPORT.A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND WAS NOT IDENTIFIED AT EHIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
PE94079 · Cruise Control Failure
Opened Nov 7, 1994 · Closed Feb 24, 1995
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Equipment
There is no summary currently available
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