NHTSA Recall 00V069100: 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 489 vehicles. It affects 1997 Saturn EV1.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V069100 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00025 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
| Report received | March 3, 2000 |
| Owner notification | March 27, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: generation 1 electric passenger vehicles. These vehicles were built with a charge port assembly that could fail during a charging event.
Safety risk
Heat could build up within the charge port and a fire could result.
Remedy
These passenger vehicles were repurchased by saturn/GM.
Notes
Owner notification began march 27, 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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V069100
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Saturn EV1 | 1997 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.