Recall
Saturn Ev1 — 98V169000
NHTSA ID
98V169000
Make
Saturn
Model
Ev1
Years Affected
1997
Recall Date
1998-07-28
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Units Affected
607
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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."
Consequence
AS A RESULT, VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF FRONT BRAKE ASSIST, INCREASING THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL, AND VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE TORQUE CONTROL MODULE.