NHTSA recall 97V-042 (97V042000)

electrical system recall reported March 20, 1997 - about 264 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V042000
Also written as: 97V-042
Reported: March 20, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~264
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A DRIVE MOTOR CHARGER RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY THAT WAS INCOMPLETELY SEALED. INCOMPLETE SEALING CAN ALLOW WATER TO INTRUDE INTO THE CIRCUIT BOARD.

Why it is dangerous

DURING CHARGING A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD OCCUR. AN ARC AT THE SHORT CIRCUIT CAN GENERATE ENOUGH HEAT TO CREATE SMOKE AND/OR A FLAME. IF A FLAME OCCURS, A FIRE COULD RESULT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVE MOTOR BATTERY CHARGER RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE IT, IF NECESSARY.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-042 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Saturn EV1 - 1997

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