Transport CanadaHigh Risk
2002 SATURN SLTransport Canada Recall #2002009
The official notice
Defect
Certain vehicles fail to comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards no. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and no. 214, "Side Impact Protection." these vehicles were manufactured with welds between the door striker and belt-line that do not meet Saturn specifications. If the seat belt anchorage on the pillar failed in a crash, the driver could be injured more seriously. In a side impact, occupants could also be injured more seriously because of greater intrusion or reduced performance of the optional side curtain air bag.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
dealers will install additional structural fasteners to the driver's side door pillar.
90 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 02002Updated June 10, 2026