Saturn Ev1 1999
Model Ev1 made in 1999 by Saturn got 4 recalls as well as 9 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and service brakes, air. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and interior lighting.
Model 1999
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V374000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1998 to 09/30/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 492 | 11/16/2000 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/13/2000 | 11/15/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: electric passenger vehicles and pickup trucks containing a nickel metal hydride (nimh) battery pack. these vehicles contain software within the battery pack module intended to disable the vehicle from being driven if the electrical resistance with the battery pack exceeds a prescribed value. affected vehicles will illuminate the service now and reduced performance telltales and continue to function in a reduced performance model instead of being disabled. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the telltales are ignored and the affected vehicle continues to be driven, heat could build up and a fire could result. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install revised software in the battery pack module. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began november 16, 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). | |||||||||||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V373000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1998 to 09/30/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 455 | 11/16/2000 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/13/2000 | 11/15/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: generation ii electric vehicles. some replacement charger receptacle assemblies used for warranty repairs were built with internal component variation. this variation can generate arcing during the charge cycle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Extended arcing during the charge cycle could lead to a vehicle fire and/or personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the serial number on the charge receptacle and, if necessary, replace the charge receptacle assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began november 16, 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). | |||||||||||||||
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V370000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1998 to 09/30/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 455 | 11/16/2000 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/13/2000 | 11/15/2000 | 571 | 101 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: certain generation ii electric vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 101, controls and displays. these vehicles were produced with a courtesy lamp control circuit in the right-hand junction block which can fail. if this occurs, the interior lamps will remain illuminated and cannot be controlled by the driver once the doors are closed and the vehicle is in motion. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this were to occur during a night-time driving situation, the driver's vision could be impaired. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the right-hand junction block. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began november 16, 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). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V369000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1998 to 09/30/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 455 | 11/16/2000 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/13/2000 | 11/15/2000 | |||||||
| Defect 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the btcm, the ballscrew assemblies in the brake pressure modulator valve, and install new software. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began november 16, 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). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| EV02T01 | 02/01/2002 | 629382 | Some customers may comment that vehicle range has decreased. *jg | 04/02/2002 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| EV02T01 | 02/01/2002 | 628619 | Some customers may complain that the vehicle range has decreased. *jg | 03/18/2002 | |
| 00O98 | 11/01/2000 | 615600 | Subject regarding drive motor battery charger receptacle assembly replacement. *tt | 01/25/2001 | |
| 00O99 | 11/01/2000 | 615601 | General motors has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in certain ev1 vehicles containing nickel metal hydride battery packs. *tt | 01/25/2001 | |
| EV00T03 | 07/01/2000 | 614001 | Some owners of vehicles equipped with nickel metal hydride (nimh) battery packs may comment that vehicle range has decreased. this decrease is particularly noticeable when the vehicle is operated in high ambient temperatures. *tt | 09/26/2000 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 00O78 | 11/01/2000 | 615603 | Subject regarding right hand junction block (rhjb) and left hand junct8on block (lhjb) replacement. *tt | 01/25/2001 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - LOW PRESSURE WARNING | |||||
| 00O77 | 11/01/2000 | 615602 | Subject regarding brake torque control module (btcm) and valve assembly brake pressure modulator ballscrew replacement. *tt | 01/25/2001 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| 01I04 | 05/01/2001 | 619866 | Service information on california vehicle code requirements regarding 2002 modelyear tire chain disclosure for various models including saturn vue. *tt | 07/05/2001 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 02I09 | 06/01/2002 | 633369 | Subject regarding california vehicle code requirements regarding tire chain disclosure. vehicles that should not be operated with chains. *jg | 09/23/2002 | |