CMVSS Noncompliance - Fog Lamp Compliance

Saturn has decided that certain 2006 Saturn ION Quad Coupe Red Line vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108, Lighting Systems and Retroreflective Devices. On these vehicles, when the fog lamps are turned on, the parking lamps, tail lamps, license plate lamp, and side marker lamps do not automatically turn on as required.

Retailers are to install a jumper wire, which will activate the required lamps when the fog lamps are turned on.

Involved are certain 2006 Saturn ION Quad Coupe Red Line vehicles built within these VIN breakpoints:

Important: Retailers should confirm vehicle eligibility through GMVIS (GM Vehicle Inquiry System) prior to beginning recall repairs. [Not all vehicles within the above breakpoints may be involved.]

For retailers with involved vehicles, a Campaign Initiation Detail Report (CIDR) containing the complete vehicle identification number, customer name and address data has been prepared and will be loaded to the GMinfoNet Recall Reports.

The Campaign Initiation Detail Report may contain customer names and addresses obtained from Motor Vehicle Registration Records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any purpose other than follow-up necessary to complete this recall is a violation of law in several states/provinces/countries. Accordingly, you are urged to limit the use of this report to the follow-up necessary to complete this recall.

The jumper wire required to complete this recall is being shipped to retailers at no-charge.

1. Remove the right console side extension retainer. Turn the retainer counterclockwise to remove it.
2. Remove the right console side extension by pulling the console side extension rearward to disengage it from the console.
3. Disconnect J2 (38/37-way gray) and J4 (56-way gray) connectors from the body control module (BCM).
4. Remove the tape from the wire dress area of the connector.
5. Slide the terminal blocks out of both of the connectors while releasing the lock tabs.
6. Insert the jumper wire terminal into the J2 terminal block cavity number 5.
7. Insert the other jumper wire terminal into the J4 terminal block cavity number 5.
8. Slide the terminal blocks back into their connectors.
9. Re-tape the wires onto the wire dress on both connectors using electrical tape.
10. Wrap the jumper to the wiring harness with electrical tape in a spiral pattern.
11. Connect J2 (38/37-way gray) and J4 (56-way gray) connectors to the BCM.
12. Install the console side extensions.
13. Align the clips on the console side extensions with the slots in the console.
14. Slide the console side extensions forward to engage the clips with the console.
15. Install the console side extension retainer and turn clockwise to secure.

Submit a Product Recall Claim with the information indicated below:

Refer to the General Motors WINS Claim Processing Manual for details on Product Recall Claim Submission.

General Motors will notify customers of this recall on their vehicle (see copy of customer letter included with this bulletin).

All unsold new vehicles in retailer's possession and subject to this recall must be held and inspected/repaired per the service procedure of this recall bulletin before customers take possession of these vehicles.

Retailers are to service all vehicles subject to this recall at no charge to customers, regardless of mileage, age of vehicle, or ownership, from this time forward.

Customers who have recently purchased vehicles sold from your vehicle inventory, and for which there is no customer information indicated on the retailer listing, are to be contacted by the retailer. Arrangements are to be made to make the required correction according to the instructions contained in this bulletin. A copy of the customer letter is provided in this bulletin for your use in contacting customers. Recall follow-up cards should not be used for this purpose, since the customer may not as yet have received the notification letter.

In summary, whenever a vehicle subject to this recall enters your vehicle inventory, or is in your facility for service in the future, you must take the steps necessary to be sure the recall correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle.

Dear Saturn Owner:

Saturn has decided that certain 2006 Saturn ION Quad Coupe Red Line vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108, Lighting Systems and Retroreflective Devices. On these vehicles, when the fog lamps are turned on, the parking lamps, tail lamps, license plate lamp, and side marker lamps do not automatically turn on as required.

Your Saturn retailer will install a jumper wire, which will activate the required lamps when the fog lamps are turned on. This service will be performed for you at no charge .

You may be contacted by a Retailer other than the Retailer who sold or is currently servicing your vehicle. Please be advised that you may take your vehicle to the Saturn facility of your choice to have the recall service work completed. Please contact your Saturn Retailer as soon as possible to arrange a service date.

If parts are required, ask your Retailer for details regarding their availability. If parts are not in stock, they can be ordered before scheduling your service date.

This letter identifies your vehicle. Presentation of this letter to your Retailer will assist their Service personnel in completing the necessary correction to your vehicle in the shortest possible time.

We are sorry to cause you this inconvenience; however, we have taken this action in the interest of your safety and continued satisfaction with our products.

Customer Support Department

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