1991 Saturn SC1
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1991 Saturn SC1. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1991 Saturn SC1. Newest first.
The generator electrical wiring IS not protected against excessive current flow which may be caused by an electrical short circuit in the generator.
Risk and remedy
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.
Owner complaints
6 complaints2 involved a crash1 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Vehicle speed control
Engine accelerates without having foot on accelerator. this occurs when the car IS in gear or not, whether pressing on the brake or not. this issue occurred in the past 3 weeks and we have been unable to find a fix for it. *Tr
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Front passenger seatback had fallen backwards after being sat on. Has taken the vehicle to dealer & mechanic informed owner warranty had expired. Would repair if paid for first. *ak
- Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm · Suspension › Rear
This IS an amendment to my previous report filed 12-14-98. I have included the v.i.n. And address of the dealer. the rear spindle snapped with no impact. the car flipped and IS totalled.
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle
Broken rear spindle
- Seat belts · Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Driver's front seatback frame broke at weld. also, passenger's motorized seat belt fails/hesitates to release or engage. *ak
- Seat belts
The driver's and passenger's side automatic shoulder belts will not retract, when opening the door. please provide details. *ak
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