NHTSA recall 00V-369 (00V369000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported November 13, 2000 - about 455 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V369000
Also written as: 00V-369
Manufacturer number: 00077
Reported: November 13, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~455
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BTCM, THE BALLSCREW ASSEMBLIES IN THE BRAKE PRESSURE MODULATOR VALVE, AND INSTALL NEW SOFTWARE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-369 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Saturn EV1 - 1997, 1999

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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