SATURN EV1 1997: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
| Make : SATURN | Model : EV1 | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 1996-08-01 - 1997-06-30 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 00V069100 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2000-03-27 | Date Received by ODI: 2000-03-03 | Date Added to Database: 2000-03-13 |
| Manufacturers Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 00025 | ||
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 489 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GENERATION 1 ELECTRIC PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A CHARGE PORT ASSEMBLY THAT COULD FAIL DURING A CHARGING EVENT. |
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Consequence:
HEAT COULD BUILD UP WITHIN THE CHARGE PORT AND A FIRE COULD RESULT. |
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Remedy:
THESE PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE REPURCHASED BY SATURN/GM. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 27, 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 1-800-553-6000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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