1997 Saturn EV1 recall: electrical system
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on March 20, 1997. It covers about 264 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 264
- reported
- Mar 20, 1997
- owners notified
- Mar 18, 1997
- related complaints
- 4
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the drive motor battery charger receptacle assembly and replace it, if necessary.
Recall number 97V042000
Affected vehicles
- Saturn EV1 1997 1997
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 97V042000
Is there a recall on the 1997 Saturn EV1 electrical system?
Yes. Recall 97V042000, reported on March 20, 1997, covers about 264 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V042000?
Dealers will inspect the drive motor battery charger receptacle assembly and replace it, if necessary.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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