Recall 97V-042
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1997 Saturn EV1: Electrical system.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 97V-042
- Reported
- March 20, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- 264 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The 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.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the drive motor battery charger receptacle assembly and replace it, if necessary.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification:owner notification began late march 1997.note: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] (1-888-ev-assist).also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Saturn EV1 1997