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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V490000

2004 Saturn Vue | 2003 Saturn Vue | 2002 Saturn Vue — Electrical system: ignition

Published August 8, 2014 · Recall initiated: August 8, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V490000, published August 8, 2014. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2004 Saturn Vue | 2003 Saturn Vue | 2002 Saturn Vue — Electrical system: ignition.

What's the hazard

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2002-2004 Saturn Vue vehicles manufactured September 11, 2001, to April 6, 2004. In the affected vehicles, it may be possible for the key to be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle to see if the key can be pulled out when the ignition is off. If it can, dealers will replace the ignition cylinder and keys, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 14506. Note: Until a vehicle has been remedied, owners and operators are advised that when exiting, to be sure that the vehicle is in "Park," or in the case of a manual transmission, that the vehicle is in the "Reverse" position and the parking brake is engaged.

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Recall details

Brand
SATURN
Model
VUE
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Lot
2004 SATURN VUE | 2003 SATURN VUE | 2002 SATURN VUE
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2004 Saturn Vue | 2003 Saturn Vue | 2002 Saturn Vue — Electrical system: ignition recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V490000 on August 8, 2014. Reported hazard: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2002-2004 Saturn Vue vehicles manufactured September 11, 2001, to April 6, 2004. In the affected vehicles, it may be possible for the key to be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.

What should I do if I have this product?

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle to see if the key can be pulled out when the ignition is off. If it can, dealers will replace the ignition cylinder and keys, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 14506. Note: Until a vehicle has been remedied, owners and operators are advised that when exiting, to be sure that the vehicle is in "Park," or in the case of a manual transmission, that the vehicle is in the "Reverse" position and the parking brake is engaged.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SATURN. Model: VUE.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)