1997 SATURN EV1 RECALL - #98V169000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : ANTILOCK : CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC VEHICLES. A TRANSISTOR WITHIN THE BRAKE TORQUE CONTROL MODULE (BTCM) CAUSES AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM."
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1997 SATURN EV1 |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1996 - 6/30/1997 |
| Recalled on |
7/29/1998 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
7/28/1998 |
| # Affected |
607 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC VEHICLES. A TRANSISTOR WITHIN THE BRAKE TORQUE CONTROL MODULE (BTCM) CAUSES AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM." |
| Consequences |
AS A RESULT, VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF FRONT BRAKE ASSIST, INCREASING THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL, AND VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE TORQUE CONTROL MODULE. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING JULY 1998.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-EV-ASSIST (1-888-382-7747).ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (-1888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1997 SATURN EV1 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1997 SATURN EV1 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER ASSIST, VACUUM, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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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