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- 1997
- Ev1
Saturn Recall Lookup
Many vehicles have Saturn "factory-authorized" recalls where repairs can be completed at no charge
to the customer. Check to see if your vehicle has any outstanding recalls, and schedule a
service appointment to see if you qualify for a FREE repair.
If you would like to check on any Recall Notices announced by the NHTSA for your vehicle, please enter the appropriate
year and model.
1997 Saturn Ev1 Recalls
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 00V369000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 455
Year: 1997
Make: Saturn
Model: Ev1
Manufactured
from: 1996-08-01
to: 1997-06-30
Recall Date: 2000-11-13
Summary:
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.
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.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BTCM, THE BALLSCREW ASSEMBLIES IN THE BRAKE PRESSURE MODULATOR VALVE, AND INSTALL NEW SOFTWARE.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 00V069100
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 489
Year: 1997
Make: Saturn
Model: Ev1
Manufactured
from: 1996-08-01
to: 1997-06-30
Recall Date: 2000-03-03
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GENERATION 1 ELECTRIC PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A CHARGE PORT ASSEMBLY THAT COULD FAIL DURING A CHARGING EVENT.
HEAT COULD BUILD UP WITHIN THE CHARGE PORT AND A FIRE COULD RESULT.
THESE PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE REPURCHASED BY SATURN/GM.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 98V169000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 607
Year: 1997
Make: Saturn
Model: Ev1
Manufactured
from: 1996-08-01
to: 1997-06-30
Recall Date: 1998-07-28
Summary:
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."
AS A RESULT, VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF FRONT BRAKE ASSIST, INCREASING THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL, AND VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE TORQUE CONTROL MODULE.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97V109000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 211
Year: 1997
Make: Saturn
Model: Ev1
Manufactured
from: 1996-09-01
to: 1996-12-31
Recall Date: 1997-07-01
Summary:
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.
BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE COULD REDUCE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SOLENOID(S) ON THE BRAKE PRESSURE MODULATOR.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97V042000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 264
Year: 1997
Make: Saturn
Model: Ev1
Manufactured
from: 1996-08-01
to: 1997-01-30
Recall Date: 1997-03-20
Summary:
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.
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.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVE MOTOR BATTERY CHARGER RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE IT, IF NECESSARY.
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