Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 93V094000

Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1993-05-25.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V094000

Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables

Component
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
14,459
Reported to NHTSA
1993-05-25
Owners notified
1993-06-12

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN THE BATTERY CABLE ANDTHE STARTER HOUSING CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Scope of coverage

3 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
Saturn SC11993
Saturn SL1993
Saturn SW1993

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.