NHTSA recall 05V158000
Seat belts
Saturn L200 and 2 more
Reported Apr 20, 200520,701 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Maker’s number 05041Built Jun 1, 2002 – Jun 30, 2003
The defect
Certain wagons fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." the seat belt anchor may separate from the floor of the vehicle before holding the required test load for the required time.
The risk
If a separation occurred in crash, the right and center rear seat occupants may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
The remedy
Dealers will install a rear seat center belt anchor reinforcement plate to the floor pan of the vehicle free of charge. the recall began on april 25, 2005. owners may contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876.