NHTSA Campaign 07V519000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Issued by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · Reported Nov 7, 2007 · 20,514 vehicles affected

What's wrong

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.2L 4-CYLINDER ENGINE, LINKS IN THE ENGINE'S TIMING CHAIN CAN SEPARATE.

Consequence

IF A TIMING CHAIN LINK SEPARATES WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, THE ENGINE WILL STALL AND WILL NOT RESTART INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIMING CHAIN FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
SATURN LS 2001 20,514

Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V519000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.