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NHTSA Recall 04V002000: Bumpers (structure)

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 344 vehicles. It affects 2004 Saturn Ion.

344
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2004
owners notified (January 6)
NHTSA campaign04V002000
Manufacturer campaign03067
ComponentSTRUCTURE › BODY › BUMPERS
Report receivedJanuary 6, 2004
Owner notificationJanuary 6, 2004
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain passenger vehicles, some welds between the passenger's side motor rail and the front bumper bracket do not meet engineering specifications.

Safety risk

Long term durability of the joint may be reduced and separation of the bumper from the frame on the passenger's side of the vehicle may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

All vehicles are still in dealer's possessions.

Notes

GM recall no. 03067.customers can 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 04V002000

Make and modelModel years
Saturn Ion2004

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.