Recall
Saturn Ls — 07V519000
NHTSA ID
07V519000
Make
Saturn
Model
Ls
Years Affected
2001
Recall Date
2007-11-07
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Units Affected
20,514
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
06074
Summary
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.2L 4-CYLINDER ENGINE, LINKS IN THE ENGINE'S TIMING CHAIN CAN SEPARATE.
Consequence
IF A TIMING CHAIN LINK SEPARATES WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, THE ENGINE WILL STALL AND WILL NOT RESTART INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIMING CHAIN FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876.