Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V281000 Reported June 8, 2004

Gm/fuel feed pipe assembly replacement

General Motors, Llc · Fuel System, Other · 670 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04V281000
Manufacturer Campaign
04053
Manufacturer
Component
Fuel System, Other
Vehicles Affected
670
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 8, 2004

Defect Summary

Certain vehicles equipped with supercharged 2.0l 4-cylinder (lsj) engine were built with a fuel feed pipe that could crack and leak fuel near the fuel rail. If fuel leaks from the fuel feed pipe, there would be a noticeable fuel odor around the vehicle.

Safety Consequence

Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the fuel feed pipe assembly. owner notification began on june 9, 2004. owners should contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 04V281000 or campaign 04053.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04V281000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04V281000?

NHTSA recall 04V281000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on June 8, 2004. It addresses: Gm/fuel feed pipe assembly replacement. The recall affects approximately 670 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Other component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V281000 or the manufacturer campaign number 04053. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.