1993 SATURN SC1 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

93V094000 on 05/26/1993

Component:

Electrical system:battery:cables

Manufactured:

02/28/1993 - 03/31/1993

Affected:

14,459

Defect:

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.

Consequence:

An electrical short circuit between the battery cable andthe starter housing can result in an underhood fire.

Correction:

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.

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Campaign:

93V132000 on 08/11/1993

Component:

Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator

Affected:

352,833

Defect:

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

Consequence:

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.

Correction:

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

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.

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