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NHTSA Campaign ID:  02V060000
Component:  Brakes:Hydraulic:Linkage:Pedal
Manufacturer:  General Motors Corp.

Year:
2002
Make:
Saturn
Model:
Z
Recall Date:
02/27/2002
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1509
Manufactured: 01/2002 - 02/2002
Defect Summary:
Passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transaxles. These vehicles were assembled with an inadequate weld at the brake pedal pad to brake pedal actuator arm assembly. During braking, the brake pedal pad could separate from the brake pedal actuator arm.
Consequence Summary:
If this were to occur, the driver's foot could become dislodged from the pedal resulting in a loss of brake system application and a vehicle crash could occur.
Corrective Summary:
Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the brake pedal assembly. Owner notification began February 19, 2002. 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.

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