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General Motors has issued a recall notice for about 45,000 2008 Saturn Vue SUVS to correct a problem with the door handle that could contribute to an injury. The problem affects only those vehicles with door handles painted to match the body of the car. Chrome-handled Vues are unaffected.

In a defect notice filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, GM explains, “The outside door handles may stick or bind. If this were to occur, the door may not latch when closed.” Since the door would appear closed, “driving with an unlatched door could result in an unbelted occupant falling out of the vehicle.”

Saturn dealers will replace the body-color door handles with chrome handles, which do not experience the same problem. Dealers should begin contacting owners through the mail on August 18, but those who wish to make their own repair arrangements may contact Saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or at www.gmownercenter.com.

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General Motors has recalled 2008-2009 Saturn Vue SUVs due to a defect that could lead to an engine compartment fire.

A defect notice filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration explains, “Some of these vehicles may have a condition in which the nut securing the power steering line to the power steering pump may loosen. If this were to occur, there may be a power steering fluid leak.”

Power steering fluid is highly combustible. Loose in the engine compartment, it could contact hot engine components and trigger a fire.

Saturn dealers will be contacting Vue owners through the mail in the next few weeks. Free of charge, they should inspect the power steering pump, and correct any problems they find. Concerned owners can contact Saturn at (800) 972-8876.

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