NHTSA Recall 04V281000: Fuel pump (fuel system)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 670 vehicles. It affects 2004 Saturn Ion.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V281000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 04053 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP |
| Report received | June 8, 2004 |
| Owner notification | June 9, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain vehicles equipped with supercharged 2.0l 4-cylinder (lsj) engine were built with a fuel feed pipe that could crack and leak fuel near the fuel rail. If fuel leaks from the fuel feed pipe, there would be a noticeable fuel odor around the vehicle.
Safety risk
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel feed pipe assembly. Owner notification began on june 9, 2004. Owners should contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876.
Notes
GM recall no. 04053.also, customers can 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 04V281000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Saturn Ion | 2004 |
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.