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1997 Acura CL 2dr Cpe 2.2L Manual Base

  • 6-way pwr driver seat w/manual lumbar support
  • Driver & front passenger air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS)
  • 5-mph bumpers
  • Side-impact door beams
  • Side-intrusion hip/shoulder pads
  • Front/rear crumple zones
 
Crash Test Results for the 1997 Acura Models:
Car Frontal Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover
Resistance
Rating
Driver Pass. Front Seat Rear Seat
1997 Acura SLX 33Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
1997 Acura TL 44Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
 
Service Bulletins for 1997 Acura TL 2dr Cpe 2.2L Manual Base
1997 ACURA CL:

Bulletin Number: 00029
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE FRONT BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL MAY BACK OUT OF THE OIL PUMP HOUSING OVER TIME RESULTING IN THE OIL RAPIDLY PUMPING OUT OF THE ENGINE WITHOUT WARNING. *TT

Bulletin Number: 00029
PRODUCT UPDATE REGARDING THE FRONT BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL FOR VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 19UYA1 ... VL000001 THRU 19UYA1 ... VL020752. *TT

Bulletin Number: 01021
SUBJECT REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP COMING ON WITH A/T DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE. *JB

Bulletin Number: 010302
SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT SUSPENSION SQUEAKS IN COLD WEATHER. *TT

Bulletin Number: 01041
V6 ENGINE OIL LEAKS. *JB THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 01-041, DATED 10/29/2001. *TT

Bulletin Number: 011000
SUBJECT REGARDING A LETTER TO SERVICE MANAGERS PERTAINING TO SERVICE BULLETIN 00-029, PRODUCT UPDATE - BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL. *TT

Bulletin Number: 011000
SUBJECT REGARDING P1259 AFTER BARE BLOCK REPLACEMENT FOR 2001 3.2CL, 2001 MDX, 1999 - 2001 3.2TL AND 1997 - 1999 3.0CL MODEL VEHICLES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 011001
INFORMATION ON WARRANTY EXTENSION ON EGR SYSTEM CLOGGING.*JB

Bulletin Number: 01162005
P1706 A/T SWITCH SHORT OR OPEN. *EH

Bulletin Number: 03034
SAFETY RECALL: IGNITION SWITCH KEY INTERLOCK. *TT THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 03/034, DATED 01/15/2004. *TT

Bulletin Number: 04012004
DON'T TEST-DRIVE WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP OR D INDICATOR ON. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT

Bulletin Number: 060199
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF FAST OR EARLY UPSHIFTS, SHIFT HARSHNESS, DELAY FLARING OR SLIPPAGE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 070301
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO A COPY OF THE REVISED SERVICE BULLETIN 00-029, PRODUCT UPDATE - FRONT BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL WITH TWO NEW LABOR OPERATION NUMBERS ADDED. *TT

Bulletin Number: 080101
SUBJECT ON SECURITY SYSTEM LAST TRIPPED SENSOR MEMORY. NLM

Bulletin Number: 090105
HOMELINK WON'T PROGRAM WITH AFTERMARKET REMOTES. *JB

Bulletin Number: 090199
SERVICE MANUAL REVISION MADE TO SHOW 5W-30 MOTOR OIL BEING USED IN THE TIMING BELT AUTO-TENSIONER. *TT

Bulletin Number: 091203
LETTER TO SERVICE MANAGER REGARDING IGNITION SWITCH RECALL CAMPAIGN. *TT

Bulletin Number: 1001
SUBJECT REGARDING SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 5-1 THROUGH 8-3, INTERNAL SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM UNIT FAILURE. *YD

Bulletin Number: 1002
INTERMITTENT SRA DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1-1 TO 1-5, DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR CIRCUIT. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 1002
A/C COMPRESSOR CONTROL LOGIC. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 1002
CLEARING ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 1002
RECONNECTING ACCESSORIES AFTER IGNITION SWITCH RECALL. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 1002
KEYLESS REMOTE TRANSMITTER INOPERATIVE, . CHECK KEYLESS, CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY REMINDER BEEPER BEFORE TROUBLESHOOTING KEYLESS REMOTE SYSTEM. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 102
SUBJECT REGARDING A SQUEAL NOISE AT FRONT SUSPENSION AT LOW TEMPERATURE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 102703
RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR CERTAIN CLS AND TLS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO ALL SALES, SERVICE AND PARTS MANAGERS. THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY WEAR EXCESSIVELY AND PREVENT PROPER INTERLOCK OPERATION, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITIO

Bulletin Number: 110102
CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY BEEPER FOIL KEYLESS ENTRY. *TT

Bulletin Number: 110102
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR CONTROL LOGIC. ACURA SERVICE NEWS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 1202
STRAINING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID TO DIAGNOSE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 180101
CAMPAIGN RESPONSIBILITY REPORT FOR THE FRONT BALANCER SHAFT SEAL UPDATE CAMPAIGN. *TT

Bulletin Number: 181000
SUBJECT REGARDING CL FRONT BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 302
SOME 2000 MDX MODELS AS WELL AS OTHER MODELS MAY EXHIBIT BRIEF HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING AT HIGH ENGINE SPEED. *TT

Bulletin Number: 801
SUBJECT REGARDING THE CL SECURITY SYSTEM LAST TRIPPED SENSOR MEMORY. *YD

Bulletin Number: 801
SUBJECT REGARDING ALL MODELS ,EXCEPT SLX, -DTCP0740, LOCK-UP SYSTEM ERROR. *YD

Bulletin Number: 96-021
CONDITION WITH MOONROOF SEAL STICKS UP. *YC

Bulletin Number: 96028
PASSENGER'S SEAT HARD TO RELEASE. *TW

Bulletin Number: 97-002
CONDITIONS WITH BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM THE ABS MODULATOR. *YC

Bulletin Number: 97004
SPEEDOMETER READS HIGH. *TW

Bulletin Number: 97006
DRIVER'S SEAT WALK-IN FEATURE INOPERATIVE. *TW

Bulletin Number: 97006
CONDITION WITH DRIVER'S SEAT WALK-IN FEATURE IS INOPERATIVE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 97011
MIL STAYS ON AFTER STARTING. *JD

Bulletin Number: 98013
CONDITION WITH FRONT BRAKE JUDDER. *YC

Bulletin Number: 98013
CONDITION WITH FRONT BRAKE JUDDER. *YC

Bulletin Number: 98019
TOO MUCH CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE WINDOW GUIDE PIN AND REAR CHANNEL GUIDE CAUSING, RATTLE FROM A PARTIALLY OPEN WINDOW WHEN DRIVING ON A ROUGH ROAD. YD

Bulletin Number: 98020
SOME 2.2CL MODELS MAY EXHIBIT THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON, AND THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE HAS STORED AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SAE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE OF P0740. *TT

Bulletin Number: 98021097-028
EXPERIENCING A SQUEAK FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHEN DRIVING ON ROUGH ROADS. *YC

Bulletin Number: 98024
PRODUCT UPDATE ON HOOD RELEASE CABLE. *YC

Bulletin Number: 98124
EXPERIENCING PAINT PEELING FROM BUMPER. *YC

Bulletin Number: 981301
INVESTIGATING THE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM REMOTES THAT INTERMITTENTLY WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK THE DOORS. *YC

Bulletin Number: 99001
PROCEDURES ON REPAIRING INOPERATIVE POWER WINDOW. *TT

Bulletin Number: 99001
SERVICE BULLETIN INFORMATION REGARDING POWER WINDOWS THAT DO NOT WORK. *TT

Bulletin Number: 99002
SUBJECT REGARDING POWER SEAT MAKING A GROWLING OR RATTLING NOISE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 99018
SOME VEHICLES BUILT WITHIN VIN 19UYA2 ... XL005044 AND 19UYA2 ... XL005158 MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INIDCATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0401 (INSUFFICIENT EGR FLOW) IS SET. *TT

Bulletin Number: 99030
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A D4 LIGHT THAT BLINKS INTERMITTETLY WHILE DRIVING AND THE TACHOMETER NEEDLE FLUCTUATES DUE TO AN ERROR IN THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 99045
SUBJECT REGARDING WARRANTY EXTENSION ON EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION PORT CLOGGING. *JB

Bulletin Number: 99045
INFORMATION REGARDING EGR PORT CLOGGING. *YH

Bulletin Number: 99045
PRODUCT UPDATE CAMPAIGN ON REPLACING PCV HOSE ROUTING. *TT

Bulletin Number: B99-040
"SERVICE BULLETIN - THIS BULLETIN UPDATES THE TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES FOR DTC P1456 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE [FUEL TANK SYSTEM]) AND DTC P1457 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE[EVAP CANISTER SYSTEM]). DEPENDING ON THE MODEL, THERE ARE TW

Bulletin Number: B99-040
"SERVICE BULLETIN - THIS BULLETIN UPDATES THE TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES FOR DTC P1456 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE [FUEL TANK SYSTEM]) AND DTC P1457 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE[EVAP CANISTER SYSTEM]). DEPENDING ON THE MODEL, THERE ARE TW

Bulletin Number: SB-0708
ACURA: THERE ARE GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING: TIRE PRESSURE VALVE STEM INSTALLATION, TRAILER STABILITY MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE OIL APPLICATION GUIDE, NEW SOFTWARE, NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID, NOTCHY STEERI

Bulletin Number: SB-90509
ACURA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION REGARDING PRODUCT UPDATE ON BATTERY SENSOR SYSTEM MAY NOT BEEN COMPLETED ON VEHICLE. NO MODEL YEARS PROVIDED. *PE

 
Recalls for 1997 Acura TL 2dr Cpe 2.2L Manual Base
1997 ACURA CL
NHTSA Campaign ID: 02V120000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Manufacturer: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Manufacture Dates: 08/20/1996 - 09/30/1997
Potential Units Affected: 1000000
Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN SEDANS, COUPES, HATCHBACKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN DEGRADE DUE TO THE HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT PASSING THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED.
Consequence:
WORN CONTACTS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 14, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
1997 ACURA CL
NHTSA Campaign ID: 99V069000
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Manufacturer: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Manufacture Dates: 08/20/1997 - 09/10/1997
Potential Units Affected: 124875
Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH BALL JOINTS THAT CAN PREMATURELY WEAR OUT AND, IN THE WORSE CASE, THE BALL JOINT WOULD SEPARATE CAUSING THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN VEHICLE DECELERATION AND A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. ALSO STEERING CONTROLLABILITY WOULD BE REDUCED.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS.
 


2002 Saturn S-Series SC1 4AT

  • Driver and passenger front airbag
  • Two head restraints on front seats
 
Crash Test Results for the 2002 Saturn Models:
Car Frontal Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover
Resistance
Rating
Driver Pass. Front Seat Rear Seat
2002 Saturn L-Series 45354
2002 Saturn SL 55324
2002 Saturn VUE 54553
 
Service Bulletins for 2002 Saturn VUE SC1 4AT
2002 SATURN S-SERIES:

Bulletin Number: 000730024
SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING SERVICE APPLICATIONS FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT SOLENOIDS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 00T33A
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES GUIDELINES TO FOLLOW WHEN TOWING A SATURN VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR WHEELS ON THE GROUND. *TT

Bulletin Number: 00T57A
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING VIBRATION AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 77 - 87 KM/H (48 - 54 MPH). *TT

Bulletin Number: 00T57A
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT A VEHICLE VIBRATION THAT OCCURS BETWEEN 77 - 87 KM/H (48 - 54 MPH) ON SMOOTH ROAD SURFACES. THIS VIBRATION IS MOST NOTICEABLE IN THE VEHICLE FLOORBOARDS AND / OR IN THE SEAT CUSHIONS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 01I01
THE PURPOSE OF THIS BULLETIN IS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING THE INTRODUCTION OF A NEW SERVICE REPLACEMENT BATTERY AND REINFORCEMENT OF BATTERY SERVICE RECOMMENDATION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 01T28
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) SERVICE ENGINE SOON TELLTALE IS ILLUMINATED AFTER VEHICLE IS FLAT-TOWED WITH ALL FOUR WHEELS ON THE GROUND. *TT

Bulletin Number: 01T30A
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS NEW SAG MEASUREMENT AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR UPPER ENGINE MOUNTS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 01T35
CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT ONE OR BOTH WINDSHIELD WASHER NOZZLES ARE NOT SPRAYING PROPERLY. *TT

Bulletin Number: 01T35
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF ONE OR BOTH WINDSHIELD WASHER NOZZLES NOT SPRAYING PROPERLY. *SLC

Bulletin Number: 01T41
INFORMATION REGARDING UPDATED SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE AND SIDE IMPACT SENSORS SERVICE PROCDEDURES AND PART NUMBERS. *SLC

Bulletin Number: 01T41
INFORMATION REGARDING UPDATED SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE AND SIDE IMPACT SENSORS DEVICE PROCEDURES AND PART NUMBERS. *SLC

Bulletin Number: 01T59
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF THE AUDIBLE WARNING CHIME SOUNDING DISTORTED.*JB

Bulletin Number: 01T59
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE AUDIBLE WARNING CHIME SOUNDS DISTORTED. *JG

Bulletin Number: 020232009
POWER STEERING SYSTEM NOISE AND/OR LEAK DIAGNOSIS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 02C05
SUBJECT REGARDING REINFORCEMENT OF DRIVER'S SIDE

Bulletin Number: 02I04
SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT COVER MOUNT STUD PART NUMBER CHANGE. *SLC

Bulletin Number: 02T02
INFORMATION ON SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE FOR POWERTRAIN AND ENGINE SERVICE MANUALS REGARDING EVAPORATIVE EMISSION FLOWCHARTS AND EVAP PRESSURE/PURGE DIAGNOSTIC CHART TEST PROCDURE, ALSO INCLUDES 2000-2002 L SERIES. *SLC

Bulletin Number: 02T07
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT AN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID LEAK. *JG

Bulletin Number: 02T11
ENGINE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START, ENGINE STALLS AND WILL NOT RESTART AND /OR ENGINE RUNS ROUGH WITH (MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP) SERVICE ENGINE SOON TELLTALE LAMP ON WITH POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300, AND/OR P0201

Bulletin Number: 02T11
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE CRANKING BUT NOT STARTING, ENGINE STALLS AND WILL NOT RESTART AND/OR ENGINE RUNS ROUGH WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP SERVICE ENGINE SOON TELLTALE LAMP ON WITH POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P030

Bulletin Number: 02T46
SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING POWER STEERING SYSTEM NOISE AND/OR LEAK DIAGNOSIS. *JG

Bulletin Number: 02T59
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP SERVICE ENGINE SOON, BRAKE AND ABS TELLTALE LAMPS MAY COME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND/OR STAY ON. *JG

Bulletin Number: 02T71
FRONT AND REAR SIDE DOOR WINDOW FRAME APPLIQUES AND / OR WINDSHIELD FRAME FILLER PANEL APPLIQUES EXHIBITING TOP COAT PAINT PEELING. *TT

Bulletin Number: 02T76
DIFFICULTY WITH MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFTING INTO GEAR WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING. *TT

Bulletin Number: 030089025
CLARIFICATION OF LABOR CODES USED FOR REPROGRAMMING VEHICLE CONTROLLERS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 L-SERIES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 030524001
SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING SATURN REAR DRUM WHEEL CYLINDER INSPECTIONS. *TT UPDATE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 030730008
SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0731, NO MOVEMENT IN DRIVE DURING COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 030730033
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE 2-3 SHIFT FLARE DURING FIRST MINUTES OF DRIVING AFTER COLD SOAK. *TT

Bulletin Number: 030844016A
COMPACT DISCS (CDS) SKIP IN SINGLE CD PLAYER. *TT

Bulletin Number: 030844017
CHANGES TO THE AM/FM STEREO AND AUDIO DISC PLAYER RADIO ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC MODES AND CD LOAD OPERATION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 030856003
SECURITY INDICATOR ILLUMINATED OR FLASHING, ENGINE STARTS THEN STALLS AND/OR DISABLED FOR 10 MINUTES, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1632 SET. *TT

Bulletin Number: 03T02
ENGINE HESITATION AND/OR VEHICLE LACKS POWER WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0326 KNOCK SENSOR SYSTEM PERFORMANCE SET. *TT

Bulletin Number: 03T02
ENGINE HESITATION AND/OR VEHICLE LACKS POWER WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0326 KNOCK SENSOR SYSTEM PERFORMANCE SET. *TT

Bulletin Number: 03T05
REAR SIDE DOOR GLASS WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN, OR WILL FALL DOWN UNINTENTIONALLY. *TT

Bulletin Number: 040138001
WHISTLE NOISE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH HVAC IN RECIRC MODE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 040310008
STEERING WHEEL SHAKE OR VIBRATION AT 100 - 109 KM/H (62 - 68 MPH). *TT

Bulletin Number: 040730026
REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION AND REMANUFACTURED VALVE BODY INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 040844015
RETURN FORM FOR COMPACT DISCS (CDS) OR DIGITAL VERSATILE DISCS (DVDS) THAT ARE STUCK IN CD PLAYER WHEN RETURNED AS A CORE RETURN. *TT

Bulletin Number: 050310003
LOW TIRE PRESSURE, LEAKING CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS (REPAIR WITH ADHESIVE SEALANT). 2008 AND PRIOR GM PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS (INCLUDING SATURN) AND HUMMER H2, H3 AND SAAB 9-7X WITH CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS. *NJ UPDATED 10/23

Bulletin Number: 060730024
INFORMATION FOR DIAGNOSING AND SERVICING CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF THE VEHICLE CREEPING FORWARD IN NEUTRAL, BINDING IN REVERSE, AND/OR CLICKING OR WHINING IN ALL FORWARD GEARS AFTER TRANSAXLE SERVICE. *KB

Bulletin Number: 3082
NO TRANSAXLE FLUID PRESSURE AFTER TRANSAXLE IS REASSEMBLED (CONVERTER HOUSING AND MAIN CASE WERE SEPARATED). *TT

Bulletin Number: 3119
NO SELECTION FIR SATURN WHEN PROGRAMMING A SATURN VEHILCLE. *SC

Bulletin Number: 3175
DELAY AND OR HARSH INTO REV OR 2ND 3RD 4TH AFTER TRANS REPAIR. *EH

Bulletin Number: 3178
CRUISE CONTROL IS INOP OR WILL NOT SET ENGAGE AFTER THE MANUAL TRANSAXLE HAS BEEN REPLACED. *EH

Bulletin Number: 3237
COOLANT TEMPERATURE TELLTALE INOPERATIVE AND OR COOLANT GAUGE INOPERATIVE. *EH

Bulletin Number: 95T36A
SUBJECT REGARDING OBJECTIONABLE ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE. *JG

Bulletin Number: 95T36A
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE.*JB

Bulletin Number: 97I19A
THE PURPOSE OF THIS BULLETIN IS TO PROVIDE GUIDELINES TO FOLLOW WHEN TOWING CERTAIN VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE, WITH ALL FOUR WHEELS ON THE GROUND (ALSO KNOWN AS FLAT TOWING). *TT

Bulletin Number: 990137009A
ODOR FROM A/C AT VEHICLE START-UP. *TT

Bulletin Number: SB-10-08-50-003B
GENERAL MOTORS: INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BULLETIN FOR ALL 2012 AND PRIOR GENERAL MOTOR TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES REGARDING THE ADJUSTABLE COMFORT AND CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY OF THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER HEAD RESTRAINT. *PE


2002 SATURN S-SERIES COUPE:

Bulletin Number: 01I04
SERVICE INFORMATION ON CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE REQUIREMENTS REGARDING 2002 MODELYEAR TIRE CHAIN DISCLOSURE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING SATURN VUE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 01T42
INFORMATION REGARDING NEW PROCEDURE FOR SUNROOF ACTUATOR TO MODULE TIMING. *SLC

Bulletin Number: 01T44
SUBJECT REGARDING SEAT BELT LATCH FALLS TO THE FLOOR OR IS DIFFICULT TO RETRIEVE WHEN PUTTING ON SEAT BELT. *JG

Bulletin Number: 050310003
LOW TIRE PRESSURE, LEAKING CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS (REPAIR WITH ADHESIVE SEALANT). 2008 AND PRIOR GM PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS (INCLUDING SATURN) AND HUMMER H2, H3 AND SAAB 9-7X WITH CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS. *NJ UPDATED 10/23

Bulletin Number: SB-020842001B
GENERAL MOTORS VEHICLES AND TRUCKS: SUBJECT REGARDING, 2002 AND PRIOR PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS, CHEMICAL DAMAGE TO EXTERIOR POLYCARBONATE HEADLAMP LENSES. *SLC UPDATED *EH UPDATED 3/30/11. HEADLAMP LENS OVERHEATING WHEN COV

Bulletin Number: SB-10-08-50-003B
GENERAL MOTORS: INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BULLETIN FOR ALL 2012 AND PRIOR GENERAL MOTOR TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES REGARDING THE ADJUSTABLE COMFORT AND CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY OF THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER HEAD RESTRAINT. *PE


2002 SATURN S-SERIES SEDAN:

Bulletin Number: 01I04
SERVICE INFORMATION ON CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE REQUIREMENTS REGARDING 2002 MODELYEAR TIRE CHAIN DISCLOSURE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING SATURN VUE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 01T42
INFORMATION REGARDING NEW PROCEDURE FOR SUNROOF ACTUATOR TO MODULE TIMING. *SLC

Bulletin Number: 01T44
SUBJECT REGARDING SEAT BELT LATCH FALLS TO THE FLOOR OR IS DIFFICULT TO RETRIEVE WHEN PUTTING ON SEAT BELT. *JG

Bulletin Number: 02C05
SUBJECT REGARDING REINFORCEMENT OF DRIVER'S SIDE

Bulletin Number: 02T07
SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE TEMPERATURE SENSOR FLUID LEAK (REPLACE TRANSAXLE TEMPERATURE SENSOR). *JG

Bulletin Number: 050310003
LOW TIRE PRESSURE, LEAKING CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS (REPAIR WITH ADHESIVE SEALANT). 2008 AND PRIOR GM PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS (INCLUDING SATURN) AND HUMMER H2, H3 AND SAAB 9-7X WITH CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS. *NJ UPDATED 10/23

Bulletin Number: SB-020842001B
GENERAL MOTORS VEHICLES AND TRUCKS: SUBJECT REGARDING, 2002 AND PRIOR PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS, CHEMICAL DAMAGE TO EXTERIOR POLYCARBONATE HEADLAMP LENSES. *SLC UPDATED *EH UPDATED 3/30/11. HEADLAMP LENS OVERHEATING WHEN COV

Bulletin Number: SB-10-08-50-003B
GENERAL MOTORS: INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BULLETIN FOR ALL 2012 AND PRIOR GENERAL MOTOR TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES REGARDING THE ADJUSTABLE COMFORT AND CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY OF THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER HEAD RESTRAINT. *PE


2002 SATURN S-SERIES WAGON:

Bulletin Number: 01I04
SERVICE INFORMATION ON CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE REQUIREMENTS REGARDING 2002 MODELYEAR TIRE CHAIN DISCLOSURE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING SATURN VUE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 01T44
SUBJECT REGARDING SEAT BELT LATCH FALLS TO THE FLOOR OR IS DIFFICULT TO RETRIEVE WHEN PUTTING ON SEAT BELT. *JG

Bulletin Number: SB-020842001B
GENERAL MOTORS VEHICLES AND TRUCKS: SUBJECT REGARDING, 2002 AND PRIOR PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS, CHEMICAL DAMAGE TO EXTERIOR POLYCARBONATE HEADLAMP LENSES. *SLC UPDATED *EH UPDATED 3/30/11. HEADLAMP LENS OVERHEATING WHEN COV

Bulletin Number: SB-10-08-50-003B
GENERAL MOTORS: INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BULLETIN FOR ALL 2012 AND PRIOR GENERAL MOTOR TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES REGARDING THE ADJUSTABLE COMFORT AND CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY OF THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER HEAD RESTRAINT. *PE

 
Recalls for 2002 Saturn VUE SC1 4AT
2002 SATURN S-SERIES SEDAN
NHTSA Campaign ID: 02V020000
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacture Dates: 01/01/2002 - 01/07/2002
Potential Units Affected: 790
Defect Description:
CERTAIN SEDANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES," AND NO. 214, "SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH WELDS BETWEEN THE DOOR STRIKER AND BELT-LINE THAT DO NOT MEET SATURN SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequence:
IF THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE ON THE PILLAR FAILED IN A CRASH, THE DRIVER COULD BE INJURED MORE SERIOUSLY. IN A SIDE IMPACT, OCCUPANTS COULD ALSO BE INJURED MORE SERIOUSLY BECAUSE OF GREATER INTRUSION OR REDUCED PERFORMANCE OF THE OPTIONAL SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL ADDITIONAL STRUCTURAL FASTENERS TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PILLAR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 22, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-553-6000, PROMPT #3.
 






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