If the fasteners are loose or missing, the rear bumper may not absorb energy as it was designed to do in the event of a rear end collision.

Structure — Body — Bumpers

Date Announced
AUG 23, 1999
Vehicles Affected
1,592
Saturn Recall #
99054/00-C-06
NHTSA Campaign #
99V232000
Summary
Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 581, "bumper standard." These vehicles were produced with rear bumper fasteners that may be loose or missing.
Actions
Dealers will verify that the rear bumper beam fasteners are present and properly tightened and, if missing, install new fasteners.
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