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NHTSA recall 93V132000

Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator

Saturn SC and 5 more

Reported Aug 10, 1993352,833 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.

The defect

The generator electrical wiring IS not protected against excessive current flow which may be caused by an electrical short circuit in the generator.

The 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.

The remedy

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

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Vehicles in this recall

Saturn SC
199119921993
Saturn SC1
199119921993
Saturn SL
199119921993
Saturn Sports Coupe
199119921993
Saturn Sports Sedan
199119921993
Saturn SW
199119921993

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.