1997 Saturn Z
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1997 Saturn Z. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1997 Saturn Z. Newest first.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. these vehicles were produced or serviced with a horn assembly which could fail. the horn could either become inoperable or activate without the driver pressing the horn button.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Under certain conditions, heat can build up within the assembly and an underhood fire could result.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the horn assembly.
It IS possible to remove the ignition key while the cylinder IS in the run position. this does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, "theft protection."
Risk and remedy
Risk
The ignition key must be reinserted in the ignition cylinder to turn the engine off.
Remedy
Dealers will perform a functional check of the ignition cylinder and, if necessary, to have the vehicle's ignition cylinder re-coded. owners can perform this functional check themselves if they so desire.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Horn
Horn was sounding with no one in the car. smoke was coming from the horn, under the hood. unplugged the horn. same problem as seen in recall 98v307000. *Tr
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