Defect Description For Recall
The Generator Electrical Wiring Is Not Protected Against Excessive Current Flow Which May Be Caused By An Electrical Short Circuit In The Generator.
Make Of Vehicle
SATURN
Model Of Vehicle
SPORTS SEDAN
Year
1992
Recall Campaign Number
93V132000
Component Description
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
The Generator Wiring Harness Will Be Replaced With One That Will Open As A Fuse Would Under Certain Excessive Current Flow Conditions.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
352833
Date Owners Notified
19930806
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
19930810