Vehicle recall 93V094000 · May 25, 1993

Saturn SC1, SL and 1 more model

The positive battery cable terminal at the starter solenoid may be formed incorrectly.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 93V094000
Reported to NHTSA: May 25, 1993
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: June 12, 1993
Vehicles potentially affected: 14,459
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables

Recall 93V094000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Saturn SC1 (1993): 1993
Saturn SL (1993): 1993
Saturn SW (1993): 1993

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