Recall - Spark Plug Misfiring Condition: Overview
Product Emission - Spark Plug Inspect/Replace # 04E01 - (05/19/2004)SPARK PLUG INSPECTION/REPLACE
2003 VUE, 2004 ION AND 2004 L-SERIES AND VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.2L (L61) ENGINES
ALL SATURN RETAILERS AND AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS
THIS RECALL IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOVEMBER 30, 2003
CONDITION
Saturn has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall involving certain 2003 VUE, 2004 ION and 2004 L-Series vehicles equipped with a 2.2L (L61) engine. Some of these vehicles may have been built with spark plugs that misfire. If a spark plug misfires, it could result in illumination of the Service Engine Soon Light/Check Engine Light and/or engine misfire and roughness.
CORRECTION
Retailers are to inspect the spark plug(s) and replace them if necessary.
Vehicles Involved
Only selected 2003 and 2004 model year Saturn vehicles equipped with a 2.2L (L61) engine within the VIN range shown will require this recall.
A VIN listing of the involved vehicles is shown for your reference.
You must verify recall involvement through your AS400 system. It is important to note that recall claims will only he paid on involved vehicles.
Facility VIN Listing
A list of vehicles assigned to you (Facility VIN Listing), which our records indicate were shipped to you is included in the package.
The listing contains:
^ Complete vehicle identification number (VIN); and
^ VINs of vehicles, which according to Saturn records are in retail stock.
Those Retailers not involved initially in this recall will receive a message at the top of a Blank Facility VIN Listing that states: NO VEHICLES ASSIGNED AT THIS TIME FOR RECALL 04-E-01.
Retailer Responsibility
All unsold vehicles in Retailers' possession and subject to this recall must be held and inspected/repaired per the service procedure of this recall bulletin before owners take possession of these vehicles.
Retailers are to service all vehicles subject to this recall through November 30, 2003.
In summary, whenever a vehicle subject to this recall enters your vehicle inventory prior to November 30, 2003, you must take the steps necessary to be sure the recall correction has been made before selling the vehicle.
Parts Information
A pre-shipment of spark plugs required to perform this recall will be automatically sent to you from Saturn Service Parts Operations (SSPO) based on the affected vehicle population at your retail facility.
Disposition of Replaced Parts
Retailers will scrap all replaced parts in a manner that ensures that they cannot be reused, remanufactured, or otherwise entered into the stream of commerce in the future.
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