General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #03V231000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V231000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 239,993 affected units, GM/IGNITION CONTROL MODULE, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.2l l4 (l61) engines, a failure of the ignition control module may cause deterioration in idle quality, reduction in overall engine power, and the vehicle may be hard to start. continued operation of the vehicle after such an ignition module failure will result in the "service engine soon" light flashing, and may lead to secondary failures of the catalytic converter, oxygen sensor, and exhaust resonator.

Corrective Action

Dealers will (1) replace the ignition control module, (2) replace the ignition control module and spark plugs, or (3) replace the ignition control module, spark plugs, and update the powertrain control module calibration. owner notification began on august 4, 2003. owners should contact saturn at 1-800-553-6000, prompt 3.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V231000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2003-06-23T00:00:00
Subject: Gm/ignition control module
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 239,993

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 03033/03-C-06
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.2l l4 (l61) engines, a failure of the ignition control module may cause deterioration in idle quality, reduction in overall engine power, and the vehicle may be hard to start. continued operation of the vehicle after such an ignition module failure will result in the "service engine soon" light flashing, and may lead to secondary failures of the catalytic converter, oxygen sensor, and exhaust resonator.
Consequence Summary: Failure of the resonator will cause increased exhaust noise. prolonged operation of the vehicle following a resonator failure may lead to a fire.
Corrective Action: Dealers will (1) replace the ignition control module, (2) replace the ignition control module and spark plugs, or (3) replace the ignition control module, spark plugs, and update the powertrain control module calibration. owner notification began on august 4, 2003. owners should contact saturn at 1-800-553-6000, prompt 3.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-3k7k.ugzn-25tt
NHTSA ID: 03V231000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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