1997 SATURN EV1 RECALL - #97V042000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A DRIVE MOTOR CHARGER RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY THAT WAS INCOMPLETELY SEALED. INCOMPLETE SEALING CAN ALLOW WATER TO INTRUDE INTO THE CIRCUIT BOARD.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1997 SATURN EV1 |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1996 - 1/30/1997 |
| Recalled on |
3/25/1997 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/18/1997 |
| # Affected |
264 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A DRIVE MOTOR CHARGER RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY THAT WAS INCOMPLETELY SEALED. INCOMPLETE SEALING CAN ALLOW WATER TO INTRUDE INTO THE CIRCUIT BOARD. |
| Consequences |
DURING CHARGING A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD OCCUR. AN ARC AT THE SHORT CIRCUIT CAN GENERATE ENOUGH HEAT TO CREATE SMOKE AND/OR A FLAME. IF A FLAME OCCURS, A FIRE COULD RESULT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVE MOTOR BATTERY CHARGER RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE IT, IF NECESSARY. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN LATE MARCH 1997.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SATURN AT 1-888-382-7747 (1-888-EV-ASSIST).ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1997 SATURN EV1 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER ASSIST, VACUUM, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1997 SATURN EV1 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
1997 SATURN EV1 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1997 SATURN EV1 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Feb 10, 2003 - 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
REVISED CHANGE RECEPTACLE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES. *TT
Oct 30, 2002 - 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE PURPOSE OF THIS BULLETIN IS TO PROVIDE A REVISED CHARGE RECEPTACLE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE SECOND DESIGN (DESIGN II) CHARGE RECEPTACLES. *TT
Sep 23, 2002 - 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE REQUIREMENTS REGARDING TIRE CHAIN DISCLOSURE. VEHICLES THAT SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED WITH CHAINS. *JG
Apr 02, 2002 - 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT VEHICLE RANGE HAS DECREASED. *JG
Mar 18, 2002 - 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE VEHICLE RANGE HAS DECREASED. *JG
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