| Make : SATURN | Model : EV1 | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 19960801 - 19970630 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V069100 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20000327 | Date Received by ODI: 20000303 | Date Added to Database: 20000313 |
| Manufacturer(s) 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 of the Safety Concern:
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 | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN 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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