NHTSA Recall 00V370000: Interior lighting
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 455 vehicles. It affects 1999 Saturn EV1.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V370000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00078 |
| Component | INTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | November 13, 2000 |
| Owner notification | November 16, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If this were to occur during a night-time driving situation, the driver's vision could be impaired.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the right-hand junction block.
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V370000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Saturn EV1 | 1999 |
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.