Saturn Sc2 1992
Model Sc2 made in 1992 by Saturn got 18 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car had one investigation (seats). There was one recall concerning electrical system .
Model 1992
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V132000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 352833 | 08/06/1993 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/10/1993 | 08/12/1993 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The generator electrical wiring is not protected against excessive current flow which may be caused by an electrical short circuit in the generator. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The generator wiring harness will be replaced with one that will open as a fuse would under certain excessive current flow conditions. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: 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 ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | ||||||
| PE93004 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/05/1993 | 06/08/1993 | SEATBACK FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 06/18/2001 | 1 | 06/01/2000 | |
| Airbag failed on front impact, fire started under passenger seat in front,driver trapped, totaled car, destroyed by fire in seconds. very little damage from impact.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 10/10/1997 | 08/01/1997 | ||
| No summary | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 06/18/2001 | 1 | 06/01/2000 | |
| Airbag failed on front impact, fire started under passenger seat in front,driver trapped, totaled car, destroyed by fire in seconds. very little damage from impact.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 11/26/2007 | 16000 | 2 | 01/01/1992 |
| Started engine immediately died! timing chain broken. second time since owned car. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 2 | 03/01/1995 | ||
| Sames valves bad again at 63000 | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 10/10/1997 | 08/01/1997 | ||
| No summary | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Driver's side automatic seatbelt failure. *slc | |||
| 05/30/1999 | |||
| Drivers side seat belt is inoperable due to broken track motor. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 12/24/1994 | 0 | ||
| Hit another vehicle sticking out of driveway, on passenger side right front bumper and along side of vehicle; automatic shoulder belt retractor on passenge'sr & driver's side works intermittently at times. *ak | |||
| Motorized driver's side seat belt only comes back half way to chest when door is closed. *ak | |||
| Vehicles driver side seat belt track is inoperative. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 1 | 09/01/1991 | ||
| Driver's side lap seat belt stitching unraveled where the belt was folded over. took to dealer to see if it was a problem. they stated that it was safe to drive with the stitching unraveled. have been driving like that for about two years. saw another person write to newspaper automobile column with same problem and referred to your organization. i decided to submit my problem with the seat belt too. | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 04/01/1999 | |||
| Driver's and passenger's seatbacks broke when vehicle was involved in a rear end impact. drive rsustained injuries. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 09/04/1995 | 1 | 03/01/1994 | |
| Seat back frame inside bent, allowing the seat half of the seat back to bend back. tt | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM | |||
| 09/01/1996 | |||
| Premature wea rof spidle, causing loss of control/accident. also seatbackbroke, causing seat to fall into the rear seat. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 1 | 04/01/1992 | |
| Headliner fell down into my face while driving...almost caused an accident. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 03/06/1995 | 2 | ||
| The cruise control quits working on various occasions, happens more often after using accel button a few times. inconsistent. tt | |||