Recall 07V519000: Timing Chain Replacement

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Saturn/L Series 2001

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V519000

MFR'S REPORT DATE: November 07, 2007

COMPONENT: Engine and Engine Cooling

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 20514

SUMMARY:
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.2L 4-cylinder engine, links in the engine's timing chain can separate.

CONSEQUENCE:
If a timing chain link separates while the engine is running, the engine will stall and will not restart increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the timing chain free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during January 2008. Owners may contact Saturn at 1-800-972-8876.

NOTES:
GM recall No. 06074. Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.