Safety Recall NHTSA · 99V230000 Reported August 23, 1999

Gm/fmvss 208

General Motors, Llc · N/A · 2,692 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
99V230000
Manufacturer Campaign
99051/00-C-04
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
2,692
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 23, 1999

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. these vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection." some of these vehicles were manufactured with welds in the instrument panel carrier assembly that do not meet saturn quality standards.

Safety Consequence

A front seat occupant, particularly an unbelted occupant, may have an increased risk of injury in a frontal crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will repair the vehicle's instrument panel carrier assembly.

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 99V230000 or campaign 99051/00-C-04.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 99V230000

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

What is recall 99V230000?

NHTSA recall 99V230000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on August 23, 1999. It addresses: Gm/fmvss 208. The recall affects approximately 2,692 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 99V230000 or the manufacturer campaign number 99051/00-C-04. 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.