Vehicle recall 93V132000 · August 10, 1993

Saturn SC, SC1 and 4 more models

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

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

Summary: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 93V132000
Reported to NHTSA: August 10, 1993
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: August 6, 1993
Vehicles potentially affected: 352,833
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 93V132000 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 SC (1991-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991
Saturn SC1 (1991-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991
Saturn SL (1991-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991
Saturn Sports Coupe (1991-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991
Saturn Sports Sedan (1991-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991
Saturn SW (1991-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991

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