NHTSA Recall 99V045000: Seats
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 138,691 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Saturn Sc.
| NHTSA campaign | 99V045000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 99006 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | March 12, 1999 |
| Owner notification | March 13, 1999 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some front seat back recliner gear teeth may wear excessively through repeated use, and could cause the seat back to slip partially rearward when force is applied.
Safety risk
If this happens while the vehicle is being driven, it could cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front seat recliner mechanisms.
Notes
Owner notification began march 13, 1999. 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.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 99V045000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Saturn Sc | 1994, 1995 |
| Saturn SC1 | 1994, 1995 |
| Saturn SL | 1994, 1995 |
| Saturn Sw | 1994, 1995 |
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.