Make : SATURN | Model : SL2 | Year : 1993 |
Build Dates : 19930301 - 19930401 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 93V094000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19930612 | Date Received by ODI: 19930525 | Date Added to Database: 19930527 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 14459 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN THE BATTERY CABLE ANDTHE STARTER HOUSING CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. |
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Remedy:
INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, ADJUST THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE TERMINAL SO THAT IT DOES NOT CONTACT THE STARTER SOLENOID HOUSING. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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