The issue
On certain vehicles, the fuel filter assembly may corrode prematurely on the exterior surface. If corrosion on the exterior surface of the fuel filter assembly progresses to the point of creating a hole in the shell, fuel droplets would form and drop to the ground. There would be a noticeable fuel odour around the vehicle. If an ignition source is present, a fire could result. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel filter assembly.
Description (français)
Sur certains véhicules, la surface extérieure du filtre à essence pourrait se corroder prématurément. Si cette corrosion venait à percer un trou dans le filtre, des gouttelettes d'essence se formeraient et tomberaient au sol. Il y aurait alors une odeur d'essence notable autour du véhicule et, en présence d'une source d'inflammation, cela pourrait causer un incendie. Correction : Le concessionnaire devra remplacer le filtre à essence.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Saturn ION | 2003, 2004 |
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturn ION | 2003 | 758 | 5 |
| Saturn ION | 2004 | 898 | 8 |