Make : SATURN | Model : EV1 | Year : 1997 |
Build Dates : 19960801 - 19970630 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V169000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19980728 | Date Received by ODI: 19980728 | Date Added to Database: 19980729 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 607 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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." |
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Consequence:
AS A RESULT, VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF FRONT BRAKE ASSIST, INCREASING THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL, AND VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE TORQUE CONTROL MODULE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 105 | |
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