In the event of a crash, the latch may open and the armrest or the contents of the console could injure an occupant.

Structure — Body

Date Announced
OCT 27, 1999
Vehicles Affected
7,505
Saturn Recall #
99071
NHTSA Campaign #
99V297000
Summary
Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles equipped with a console armrest fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impacts." The armrests were produced with a latch that will not withstand the vertical force requirements of the standard.
Actions
Dealers will replace the console armrest latch.
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