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. | |||||||||||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V094000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1993 to 04/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 14459 | 06/12/1993 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/25/1993 | 05/27/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The positive battery cable terminal at the starter solenoid may be formed incorrectly. incorrectly formed terminals can contact the starter solenoid housing and cause an electric short circuit. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An electrical short circuit between the battery cable andthe starter housing can result in an underhood fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Inspect and, if necessary, adjust the clearance between the positive battery cable terminal so that it does not contact the starter solenoid housing. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: electrical.vehicle description: sedans, coupes, and station wagons equipped with twin cam16 valve engines. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| While driving carbon monoxide fumes would be entering vehicle through floorboard. would have static electric charge to left knee. doors were excessively heavy to open or close. door locks failed to be operated properly. panel lights would come on or go off by themselves. taking vehicle to dealership to have mechanic check it out. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1997 | 1 | 06/30/1993 | |
| Vehicle is experiencing electrical problems along with the failing of the alternator and the battery, the battery is replaced once a year. *slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 01/11/2005 | 106000 | 1 | |
| Consumer was driving at approximately 25 mph and suddenly the lights went dim and smoke began coming from the front of the vehicle. the service manager told consumer that there was a fire coming from the engine compartment, and the wire that connected to the alternator melted. *ak | |||
| 08/05/1993 | 35 | 3 | 08/01/1993 |
| Generator failed prematurely, causing vehicle to stall while driving. *ak the vehicle was not included in the recall. recall# 93v132000 *scc the consumer stated the alternator failed three times. *jb | |||
| 09/01/2001 | 1 | 10/01/1993 | |
| Alternator mounting point on engine block broke, releasing alternator. *ak | |||
| 05/16/1996 | 1 | 04/01/1996 | |
| Alternator replaced | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 05/16/1996 | 4 | 04/01/1996 | |
| Battery replaced four times. | |||
| Had to replace the battery three times with only seventeen thousand miles on it. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||
| 09/01/2003 | 1 | 08/01/1993 | |
| The battery cable failed which caused the consumer to replace the battery every year. a recall was issued, however, this vehicle was not included in the recall. *ak the saturn dealer refused to fix the battery cable. recall# 93v094000. *scc *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 05/05/1998 | |||
| Bracket that holds abs wire harness rusted off on both sides. hanging down wires on right side through axle shorted out abs system. | |||