Recall 98V-169
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1997 Saturn EV1: Service brakes, air (antilock, control unit/module).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-169
- Reported
- July 28, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 607 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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."
The risk
As a result, vehicles can experience a loss of front brake assist, increasing the brake pedal travel, and vehicle stopping distance.
The fix
Dealers will replace the brake torque control module.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began during july 1998.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 1-888-ev-assist (1-[removed]).also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (-1888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
- Saturn EV1 1997