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Interior - Waterleak at Right/Left Footwell Area: Overview

BULLETIN NO.: 99-T-13

ISSUE DATE: April, 1999

GROUP/SEQ. NO.: Body-06

CORPORATION NO.: 99-08-57-018

SUBJECT:
Waterleak at Right and/or Left Footwell Area Inside Passenger Compartment (Clear Bottom Rear Drain Hole of Body Seam Sealer at Upper Frame Rail)

MODELS AFFECTED:
All 1999 Saturn vehicles

CONDITION:

After water normally enters upper frame rail, it cannot drain at rear of frame rail because the drain hole has been sealed over by a bead of body seam sealer. Once the water level is high enough, it may pass over the baffle in the rear of frame rail, and leak into the passenger compartment.

CAUSE:

Incorrect application of body seam sealer.

CORRECTION:

Clear drain hole and clean with a file.

CLAIM INFORMATION:





To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System as shown.