1999 SATURN EV1 RECALL - #00V370000
RECALL FOR INTERIOR LIGHTING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN GENERATION II ELECTRIC VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS." THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH A COURTESY LAMP CONTROL CIRCUIT IN THE RIGHT-HAND JUNCTION BLOCK WHICH CAN FAIL. IF THIS OCCURS, THE INTERIOR LAMPS WILL REMAIN ILLUMINATED AND CANNOT BE CONTROLLED BY THE DRIVER ONCE THE DOORS ARE CLOSED AND THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1999 SATURN EV1 |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1998 - 9/30/1999 |
| Recalled on |
11/15/2000 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
11/16/2000 |
| # Affected |
455 |
| Recalled for |
INTERIOR LIGHTING |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN GENERATION II ELECTRIC VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS." THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH A COURTESY LAMP CONTROL CIRCUIT IN THE RIGHT-HAND JUNCTION BLOCK WHICH CAN FAIL. IF THIS OCCURS, THE INTERIOR LAMPS WILL REMAIN ILLUMINATED AND CANNOT BE CONTROLLED BY THE DRIVER ONCE THE DOORS ARE CLOSED AND THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. |
| Consequences |
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING A NIGHT-TIME DRIVING SITUATION, THE DRIVER'S VISION COULD BE IMPAIRED. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT-HAND JUNCTION BLOCK. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 16, 2000.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 1-800-553-6000.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1999 SATURN EV1 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1999 SATURN EV1 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
1999 SATURN EV1 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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