Recall 97V-109
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1997 Saturn EV1: Service brakes, hydraulic (power assist, vacuum, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 97V-109
- Reported
- July 1, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- 211 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The risk
Brake fluid leakage could reduce brake effectiveness and increase stopping distances.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the solenoid(s) on the brake pressure modulator.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification:owner notification will begin during july 1997. 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 (ev1) at 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Saturn EV1 1997