NHTSA Recall 00V370000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V370000; Date: Nov. 13, 2000
If this were to occur during a night-time driving situation, the driver's vision could be impaired.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Saturn EV1
Component: Interior Lighting
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 455
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the right-hand junction block.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 16, 2000
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