Saturn Sw2 1992
Model Sw2 made in 1992 by Saturn got 2 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, power train. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 03/19/1999 | |||
| Recall 93v132000. car was parked and engine was turned off for approximately 10 minutes. came to the car and saw blue/black smoke coming from under the hood/engine, sparks and fire from the carriage of the car. waiting for fire department to come. car turned on by itself, and went forward in first gear and hit a building. fire deparment put fire out. tow company has car waiting for report. vehicle not included in recall . *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 03/19/1999 | |||
| Recall 93v132000. car was parked and engine was turned off for approximately 10 minutes. came to the car and saw blue/black smoke coming from under the hood/engine, sparks and fire from the carriage of the car. waiting for fire department to come. car turned on by itself, and went forward in first gear and hit a building. fire deparment put fire out. tow company has car waiting for report. vehicle not included in recall . *ak | |||