1992 Saturn SL Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1992 Saturn SL. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 93V132000Aug 10, 1993352,833 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
  Covers: Saturn SL 1991–1993, SC 1991–1993, SC1 1991–1993 +2 more

  Reported issue: 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…

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

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• 92V098000Jul 8, 1992633 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train
  Covers: Saturn SL 1992, SC 1992

  Reported issue: The transaxle valve assemblies were improperly machined. Vehicles may not properly engage in neutral or park, even though the gear selector indicates the vehicle is in neutral or park.

  Possible consequence: If the gear selector indicates the vehicle is in park orneutral, it could be in reverse or drive. If this happens, the car could startin reverse or drive, or might move unexpectedly, which may result in a vehiclecrash or injury to persons outside the vehicle, without prior warning.

  Remedy: Replace the defective valve bodies.

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