Electrical system › Propulsion system › Charging › Cable/cord › Onboard
Saturn EV1
Reported Nov 13, 2000455 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Maker’s number 00098Built Aug 1, 1998 – Sep 30, 1999
The defect
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.
The risk
Extended arcing during the charge cycle could lead to a vehicle fire and/or personal injury.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the serial number on the charge receptacle and, if necessary, replace the charge receptacle assembly.
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Charging › Cable/cord › OnboardElectrical system › Wiring
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).