Saturn Sc1 1992

Model Sc1 made in 1992 by Saturn got 8 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and other. The car had one investigation (seats). There was one recall concerning electrical system .

Model 1992

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
93V132000GENERAL MOTORS CORP. V (Vehicle)35283308/06/1993MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/10/199308/12/1993
Defect SummaryThe generator electrical wiring is not protected against excessive current flow which may be caused by an electrical short circuit in the generator.
Consequence SummaryShould 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.
Corrective SummaryThe generator wiring harness will be replaced with one that will open as a fuse would under certain excessive current flow conditions.
NotesSystem: electrical; generator; wire harness.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed servicedate and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time without charge orthe remedy does not correct the safety-related defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact saturn service center at 1-800-552-0008. also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SEATS
PE93004GENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/05/199306/08/1993SEATBACK FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
5
 Battery replaced five times.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
5
 Motor mount replaced.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
5
 When using air conditioner, engine hesitates when acceleration from a stopped position.
OTHER
 Interior panels replaced due to warping/cracking.
SEAT BELTS
08/01/199803/01/1992
 Seatback frame failed.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
 Continuous problems with drivers seatbelt resulted in belt completly failing.
STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS
5
 Front bumper fell off.
VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY
 Sunroof fails intermittently.