Recall 93V132000: 1991–1993 Saturn SL and 4 other models

Report received

Aug 10, 1993

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

352,833vehicles

Model years

1991–1993

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The generator electrical wiring is not protected against excessive current flow which may be caused by an electrical short circuit in the generator.

Possible consequence

Should an electrical short circuit occur in thegenerator, the generator wiring harness would experience excessive current flow.under certain conditions, enough heat could be generated to ignite surroundingmaterials. If this occurs, an underhood fire could result with or without theengine running and without prior warning.

Remedy

The generator wiring harness will be replaced with one that will open as a fuse would under certain excessive current flow conditions.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1991 Saturn SC5 complaints
• 1992 Saturn SC16 complaints
• 1993 Saturn SC23 complaints
• 1991 Saturn SC16 complaints
• 1992 Saturn SC115 complaints
• 1993 Saturn SC158 complaints
• 1991 Saturn SL29 complaints
• 1992 Saturn SL123 complaints
• 1993 Saturn SL175 complaints
• 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe1 complaints
• 1992 Saturn Sports Coupe2 complaints
• 1993 Saturn Sports Coupe0 complaints
• 1991 Saturn SW0 complaints
• 1992 Saturn SW1 complaints
• 1993 Saturn SW27 complaints