03V231000: Ignition Control Module Failure (03V231000)

03V231000: IGNITION CONTROL MODULE FAILURE

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2000 Saturn LS

2000 Saturn LS1

2000 Saturn LW1

2000 Saturn LW2

2000 Saturn LS2

2001 Saturn L100

2001 Saturn L200

2001 Saturn L300

2001 Saturn LW200

2001 Saturn LW300

2002 Saturn L100

2002 Saturn L200

2002 Saturn L300

2002 Saturn LW200

2002 Saturn LW300

2003 Saturn L200

2003 Saturn L300

2003 Saturn LW200

2003 Saturn LW300

Campaign No: 03V231000

Mfg. Campaign No: 03033/03-C

Number of Affected Vehicles: 239993

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 2002 06 11

Ending Date of Manufacture: 2003 06 12

DEFECT SUMMARY

On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.2L L4 (L61) engines, a failure of the ignition control module may cause deterioration in idle quality, reduction in overall engine power, and the vehicle may be hard to start. Continued operation of the vehicle after such an ignition module failure will result in the service engine soon light flashing, and may lead to secondary failures of the catalytic converter, oxygen sensor, and exhaust resonator.

CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY

Failure of the resonator will cause increased exhaust noise. Prolonged operation of the vehicle following a resonator failure may lead to a fire.

CORRECTIVE SUMMARY

Due to a parts availability problem, owners are being sent an interim letter advising what should be done at this time.

When parts become available, owners will be re-contacted advising them to contact their dealers for appointments to have their vehicles repaired.

Parts should be available during September 2003.

Dealers will (1) replace the ignition control module, (2) replace the ignition control module and spark plugs, or (3) replace the ignition control module, spark plugs, and update the powertrain control module calibration.

OWNER NOTIFICATION

Owners should contact Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, prompt 3.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

GM RECALL NO. 03033/SATURN RECALL NO. 03-C-06.

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