NHTSA recall 93V-094 (93V094000)

electrical system recall reported May 25, 1993 - about 14,459 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 93V094000
Also written as: 93V-094
Reported: May 25, 1993
Vehicles affected: ~14,459
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN THE BATTERY CABLE ANDTHE STARTER HOUSING CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, ADJUST THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE TERMINAL SO THAT IT DOES NOT CONTACT THE STARTER SOLENOID HOUSING.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 93V-094 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Saturn SC1 - 1993

Saturn SL - 1993

Saturn SW - 1993

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.