NHTSA Recall 02V020000: Anchorage (seat belts)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 790 vehicles. It affects 2002 Saturn S-Series Sedan.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V020000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 02002/02C05 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › ANCHORAGE |
| Report received | January 17, 2002 |
| Owner notification | January 22, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain sedans fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages," and no. 214, "side impact protection." these vehicles were manufactured with welds between the door striker and belt-line that do not meet saturn specifications.
Safety risk
If the seat belt anchorage on the pillar failed in a crash, the driver could be injured more seriously. In a side impact, occupants could also be injured more seriously because of greater intrusion or reduced performance of the optional side curtain air bag.
Remedy
Dealers will install additional structural fasteners to the driver's side door pillar. Owner notification began january 22, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact saturn at 1-800-553-6000, prompt #3.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V020000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Saturn S-Series Sedan | 2002 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.