Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
SATURN
Model Of Vehicle
EV1
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
00V370000
Component Description
Interior Lighting
Effect Of Defect
If This Were To Occur During A Night-Time Driving Situation, The Driver’S Vision Could Be Impaired.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Right-Hand JunCTIon Block.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19980801
End Of Manufacture
19990930
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
455
Date Owners Notified
20001116
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20001113
Make Campaign Number
78
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
101