Saturn Sw2 1993
Model Sw2 made in 1993 by Saturn got 21 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, child seat and electrical system. 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 07/23/1998 | 2 | 05/01/1993 | |
| The high speed airbag damaged the driver's face, breaking teeth, glasses, and bite guard. *ak | |||
| CHILD SEAT | |||
| 01/01/1995 | |||
| Even saturn cant find us a child safty seat that fits this car for a 30# child. *ak | |||
| Vehicle is not designed for child safety seats that need to use tether strap. he has talked with evenflo, saturn and nhtsa and still has no conclusion of problem. please describe details.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 01/09/1998 | |||
| While driving vehicle 30mph vehicle died out. received a jump start from aaa. the vehicle failed to start that saturday. the alternators kept blowing out. first one blew out in 1998 & was brand new. the other two followed not long afterwards. each time they would blow out, they would burn out battery. would get new alternator & battery each time after taking vehicle to dealership. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY - RELAY | |||
| 08/01/2003 | 3 | ||
| I currently own a 1993 saturn sw2. i was unaware of the recalls on my car. today my car caught on fire. i went ont he internet and found out that there are 3 different recalls on my car that could start a fire. i called saturn at the honolulu office. i gave them my vin # and they told me that there are no current recalls on my car. i told them that i pulled up 3 different recalls on 3 different website claiming that my car type had recalls. they told me there is nothing they could do.this is because my car wasn't in there saturn recall system to be recalled. i would like to know why is it that other companys have information on saturn recalls and saturn doesnt have a listing on what is recalled. what can i do. i have no car now because they refuse to fix what i think should be fixed because of one of the recalls that was listed on this website. please help any one that knows anything about this. my kids and myself couldve died today due to this overseen recall.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY - SOLENOID | |||
| 08/01/2003 | 3 | ||
| I currently own a 1993 saturn sw2. i was unaware of the recalls on my car. today my car caught on fire. i went ont he internet and found out that there are 3 different recalls on my car that could start a fire. i called saturn at the honolulu office. i gave them my vin # and they told me that there are no current recalls on my car. i told them that i pulled up 3 different recalls on 3 different website claiming that my car type had recalls. they told me there is nothing they could do.this is because my car wasn't in there saturn recall system to be recalled. i would like to know why is it that other companys have information on saturn recalls and saturn doesnt have a listing on what is recalled. what can i do. i have no car now because they refuse to fix what i think should be fixed because of one of the recalls that was listed on this website. please help any one that knows anything about this. my kids and myself couldve died today due to this overseen recall.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 03/18/1998 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Valve body in the transmission failed causing lag time in engagement of gears. | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 11/15/2000 | |||
| Motor belts are failing to operate; dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed that part was not covered under a recall, and any repairs would be at consumer's cost. feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak | |||
| 01/22/1999 | |||
| Stitches on the seat belt are coming loose, and seat belt isn't supporting the consumer that is using the seat belt. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1998 | |||
| Shoulder belt for driver should slide on track and it does not. dealer contacted and states the cable that should move the belt is busted. dealer can repair at $400. extended warranty ran out. consumer is responsible for repairs. provide further information. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 08/29/1999 | 4 | 09/01/1993 | |
| The shoulder harness repeatedly fails. local saturn knows of problem. seems to be related to deficient design/location of control module. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 01/02/2002 | |||
| Shoulder belt is not working properly, causing a hard plastic piece to stick. on consumer in back and top of head. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 10/06/2003 | 55000 | 1 | 04/20/1993 |
| Driver's seat back won't hold position. falls back under weight. problem continuing for years. i informed dealer who simply told me i would have to pay hundreds of dollars to replace defective seat. i no longer drive this car any significant distance because of this. this is so dangerous that i do not feel i can, in good conscience, sell this car to someone else.*jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 12/19/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving in cold weather brakes will malfunction, and will not work as during dry/warmer weather, could step on brakes and operate as should be.*ak | |||
| 04/01/1998 | |||
| Abs brakes failed. after starting and pulling out at a slow speed, 4 mph, the brakes will go to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealer states that it's a design flaw and nothing can be done to remedy the problem. *ak | |||
| When the owner applied the brakes the vehicle accelerated. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| Brakes are unsafe-not operating properly-brakes pedal go down to the floor and have grinding noise. tt | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| Vehicle is not designed for child safety seats that need to use tether strap. he has talked with evenflo, saturn and nhtsa and still has no conclusion of problem. please describe details.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 05/02/2000 | 0 | 05/01/1993 | |
| Bracket under the passenger's side was broke and rusted, and was still holding by a plate. the bracket holds the anti-lock brake electrical wire away from other wheel assembly to prevent chafing and failure of the wire. the rivet had braoken and the wire insulation was rubbed. the dealer was contacted but the owner made the repairs himself. *ak *ml | |||
| 03/02/1995 | |||
| C r leaks water and daughter choked from dripping. please explain. tt | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| When the owner applied the brakes the vehicle accelerated. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO | NORTHGLENN | SATURN NORTH | 303-465-0404 |