NHTSA Recall 98V169000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V169000; Date: Jul. 28, 1998
As a result, vehicles can experience a loss of front brake assist, increasing the brake pedal travel, and vehicle stopping distance.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Saturn EV1
Component: Service Brakes, Air:antilock:control Unit/module
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 607
Recall Summary:
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. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the brake torque control module.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began during July 1998. 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 1-888-ev-assist (1-888-382-7747). Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (-1888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 28, 1998
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