Recall 09V233000; Exterior Door Handle Replacement

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Saturn/VUE 2008

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: June 23, 2009

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V233000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE09016

COMPONENT: Latches/Locks/Linkages: Doors: Latch

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 44451

SUMMARY:
GM is recalling 44,451 M/Y 2008 Saturn VUE vehicles with body color outside door handles. The outside door handles may stick or bind. If this were to occur, the door may not latch when closed.

CONSEQUENCE:
Driving with an unlatched door could result in an unbelted occupant falling out of the vehicle, causing increased risk of injury.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the outside door handles with chrome door handles free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before August 18, 2009. Owners may contact Saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or www.gmownercenter.com.

NOTES:
GM recall No. 09066. Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.