1991-1993 Saturn SC, Saturn SC1 and others recall: alternator/generator/regulator

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on August 10, 1993. It covers about 352,833 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 352,833
reported: Aug 10, 1993
owners notified: Aug 6, 1993
related complaints: 53

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

What is wrong: The generator electrical wiring is not protected against excessive current flow which may be caused by an electrical short circuit in the generator.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: The generator wiring harness will be replaced with one that will open as a fuse would under certain excessive current flow conditions.

Recall number 93V132000

Affected vehicles

Saturn SC 1991-1993 1991 1992 1993
Saturn SC1 1991-1993 1991 1992 1993
Saturn SL 1991-1993 1991 1992 1993
Saturn Sports Coupe 1991-1993 1991 1992 1993
Saturn Sports Sedan 1991-1993 1991 1992 1993
Saturn SW 1991-1993 1991 1992 1993

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 53 complaints about electrical problems.

1991 Saturn SC 1992 Saturn SC 1993 Saturn SC 1991 Saturn SC1 1992 Saturn SC1 1993 Saturn SC1 1991 Saturn SL 1992 Saturn SL 1993 Saturn SL 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe 1992 Saturn Sports Coupe 1993 Saturn Sports Coupe

Questions about recall 93V132000

Is there a recall on the 1991-1993 Saturn SC, Saturn SC1 and others alternator/generator/regulator?

Yes. Recall 93V132000, reported on August 10, 1993, covers about 352,833 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 93V132000?

The generator wiring harness will be replaced with one that will open as a fuse would under certain excessive current flow conditions.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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