NHTSA recall 04V281000
Fuel system, other › Delivery › Fuel pump
Saturn Ion
Reported Jun 8, 2004670 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Maker’s number 04053Built Mar 1, 2004 – May 31, 2004
The defect
Certain vehicles equipped with supercharged 2.0L 4-cylinder (lsj) engine were built with a fuel feed pipe that could crack and leak fuel near the fuel rail. If fuel leaks from the fuel feed pipe, there would be a noticeable fuel odor around the vehicle.
The risk
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel feed pipe assembly. owner notification began on june 9, 2004. owners should contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876.