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1997 Saturn EV1 recalls

There are 5 safety recalls on record for the 1997 Saturn EV1, covering 2,026 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Service brakes, hydraulicReported November 13, 2000 · 455 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: electric vehicles. These vehicles were produced with wheel speed circuitry in the brake torque control module (btcm) which can cease to operate properly.
Risk
If this occurs, involved vehicles will exhibit one or more of the following: a loss of front brake assist, a disabled rear brake system, a disabled anti-lock brake system, and/or a disabled regenerative brake system. This could increase brake pedal travel and vehicle stopping distance.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the btcm, the ballscrew assemblies in the brake pressure modulator valve, and install new software.

Recall number 00V369000 · Recall details

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v batteryReported March 3, 2000 · 489 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: generation 1 electric passenger vehicles. These vehicles were built with a charge port assembly that could fail during a charging event.
Risk
Heat could build up within the charge port and a fire could result.
Remedy
These passenger vehicles were repurchased by saturn/gm.

Recall number 00V069100 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/moduleReported July 28, 1998 · 607 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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."
Risk
As a result, vehicles can experience a loss of front brake assist, increasing the brake pedal travel, and vehicle stopping distance.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the brake torque control module.

Recall number 98V169000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported July 1, 1997 · 211 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles were built with a damaged o-ring in the brake pressure modulator valve solenoid(s) on the brake pressure modulator. Involved vehicles can develop an external brake fluid leak in one or both of the brake pressuremodulator valve solenoids.
Risk
Brake fluid leakage could reduce brake effectiveness and increase stopping distances.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the solenoid(s) on the brake pressure modulator.

Recall number 97V109000 · Recall details

Electrical systemReported March 20, 1997 · 264 vehicles affected
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 · Recall details

Questions about the 1997 Saturn EV1 recalls

How do I check if my 1997 Saturn EV1 has an open recall?

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the 1997 Saturn EV1 have?

5, covering service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system and service brakes, air.

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