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1999 Saturn EV1 recalls

There are 4 safety recalls on record for the 1999 Saturn EV1, covering 1,857 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

Interior lightingReported November 13, 2000 · 455 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
If this were to occur during a night-time driving situation, the driver's vision could be impaired.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the right-hand junction block.

Recall number 00V370000 · Recall details

Electrical system: propulsion system: charging: cable/cord: onboardReported November 13, 2000 · 455 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: generation ii electric vehicles. Some replacement charger receptacle assemblies used for warranty repairs were built with internal component variation. This variation can generate arcing during the charge cycle.
Risk
Extended arcing during the charge cycle could lead to a vehicle fire and/or personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the serial number on the charge receptacle and, if necessary, replace the charge receptacle assembly.

Recall number 00V373000 · Recall details

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v batteryReported November 13, 2000 · 492 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: electric passenger vehicles and pickup trucks containing a nickel metal hydride (nimh) battery pack. These vehicles contain software within the battery pack module intended to disable the vehicle from being driven if the electrical resistance with the battery pack exceeds a prescribed value. Affected vehicles will illuminate the "service now" and "reduced performance" telltales and continue to function in a reduced performance model instead of being disabled.
Risk
If the telltales are ignored and the affected vehicle continues to be driven, heat could build up and a fire could result.
Remedy
Dealers will install revised software in the battery pack module.

Recall number 00V374000 · Recall details

Questions about the 1999 Saturn EV1 recalls

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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 1999 Saturn EV1 have?

4, covering service brakes, hydraulic, interior lighting and electrical system.

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