Saturn Sw1 1993
Model Sw1 made in 1993 by Saturn got 12 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, latches/locks/linkages and other. The car had one investigation (equipment). There was one recall concerning electrical system .
Model 1993
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||
| EA95003 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/24/1995 | 05/31/1996 | CRUISE CONTROL FAILURES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE94079 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/07/1994 | 02/24/1995 | CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 07/20/1998 | |||
| When trying to start the vehicle up all the lights came on ,and the vehicle wasn't starting. also, consumer had the water pump replaced and the water pump went out again. the engine check light came on and still is on. back windshield and door locks are not working, and the dealer replaced different parts on the vehicle. dealer can't determine the problem. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 07/20/1998 | |||
| When trying to start the vehicle up all the lights came on ,and the vehicle wasn't starting. also, consumer had the water pump replaced and the water pump went out again. the engine check light came on and still is on. back windshield and door locks are not working, and the dealer replaced different parts on the vehicle. dealer can't determine the problem. *ak | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 07/20/1998 | |||
| When trying to start the vehicle up all the lights came on ,and the vehicle wasn't starting. also, consumer had the water pump replaced and the water pump went out again. the engine check light came on and still is on. back windshield and door locks are not working, and the dealer replaced different parts on the vehicle. dealer can't determine the problem. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Driver's side door latch failed. | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 07/20/1998 | |||
| When trying to start the vehicle up all the lights came on ,and the vehicle wasn't starting. also, consumer had the water pump replaced and the water pump went out again. the engine check light came on and still is on. back windshield and door locks are not working, and the dealer replaced different parts on the vehicle. dealer can't determine the problem. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 08/23/2004 | 100061 | 1 | 07/02/2004 |
| A known fault in the automatic transmition valve assembly of my 1993 saturn sw1 is not covered by the dealership, but is admitted by the manufactuer and can be fixed at my expence with no reembursment offered.*ak | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 04/30/1996 | |||
| Drivers seat track an anchors are broken, causing seat to inclined position. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 01/03/1996 | |||
| Excessive brake component wear, replaced rotors, and pads. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 01/03/1996 | |||
| Excessive brake component wear, replaced rotors, and pads. tt | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 11/01/1994 | |||
| In very cold weather the cruise control will not work car has to be operating temp or (warm) for it to work. tt | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 0 | 06/08/1993 | ||
| Vehicle suddenly accelerated due to a sticking throttle, while in park it has high idle - 2000 rpms, when gear is changed it will not reduce the rpms. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 07/20/1998 | |||
| When trying to start the vehicle up all the lights came on ,and the vehicle wasn't starting. also, consumer had the water pump replaced and the water pump went out again. the engine check light came on and still is on. back windshield and door locks are not working, and the dealer replaced different parts on the vehicle. dealer can't determine the problem. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NH | MERRIMACK | 03054 | CAROLINE WINN |