Recall 00V-373
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1999 Saturn EV1: Electrical system (propulsion system, charging, cable/cord, onboard); Electrical system (wiring).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-373
- Reported
- November 13, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 455 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The risk
Extended arcing during the charge cycle could lead to a vehicle fire and/or personal injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the serial number on the charge receptacle and, if necessary, replace the charge receptacle assembly.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Saturn EV1 1999