NHTSA recall 04V002000
Structure › Body › Bumpers
Saturn Ion
The defect
On certain passenger vehicles, some welds between the passenger's side motor rail and the front bumper bracket do not meet engineering specifications.
The risk
Long term durability of the joint may be reduced and separation of the bumper from the frame on the passenger's side of the vehicle may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
All vehicles are still in dealer's possessions.