Electrical system: hornRecall 98V-307 · 1996–1997 Saturn Z

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 98V-307 covers 64,199 1996–1997 Saturn Z for a electrical system: horn problem, reported to NHTSA on December 7, 1998.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected64,1991 model

ReportedDec 7, 1998Owners notified Dec 5, 1998

Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 98V307000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED OR SERVICED WITH A HORN ASSEMBLY WHICH COULD FAIL. THE HORN COULD EITHER BECOME INOPERABLE OR ACTIVATE WITHOUT THE DRIVER PRESSING THE HORN BUTTON.

The risk

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, HEAT CAN BUILD UP WITHIN THE ASSEMBLY AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE COULD RESULT.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HORN ASSEMBLY.

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 5, 1998. 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 SATURNAT 1-800-553-6000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Saturn Z1996, 1997

Built from July 1, 1995 to February 28, 1997. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.