NHTSA recall 98V-169 (98V169000)

service brakes, air recall reported July 28, 1998 - about 607 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V169000
Also written as: 98V-169
Reported: July 28, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~607
Component: service brakes, air

What is being recalled

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."

Why it is dangerous

AS A RESULT, VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF FRONT BRAKE ASSIST, INCREASING THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL, AND VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE TORQUE CONTROL MODULE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-169 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Saturn EV1 - 1997

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