Large Recall NHTSA · 93V132000 Reported August 10, 1993

Electrical system:alternator:generator

General Motors, Llc · Electrical System · 352,833 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
93V132000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
352,833
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 10, 1993

Defect Summary

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

Safety 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.

Corrective Action

The generator wiring harness will be replaced with one that will open as a fuse would under certain excessive current flow conditions.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 93V132000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 93V132000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 93V132000?

NHTSA recall 93V132000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on August 10, 1993. It addresses: Electrical system:alternator:generator. The recall affects approximately 352,833 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 93V132000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.