1992 Saturn SW
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1992 Saturn SW. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1992 Saturn SW. 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
1 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch
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…
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
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Seatback failure
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10233362This service bulletin revision provides a repair procedure to Remove Debris from Evaporator Case, Disinfect evaporator or Apply Cooling coil coating and install blower motor control module to correct a customer concern of A/C Odor at start-up.
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