1997 Saturn EV1 Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GENERATION 1 ELECTRIC PASSENGER VEHICLES
NHTSA campaign 00V069100 · Electrical System · filed Mar 3, 2000 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GENERATION 1 ELECTRIC PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A CHARGE PORT ASSEMBLY THAT COULD FAIL DURING A CHARGING EVENT.
The risk
HEAT COULD BUILD UP WITHIN THE CHARGE PORT AND A FIRE COULD RESULT.
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THESE PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE REPURCHASED BY SATURN/GM.
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).
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 00V069100 (manufacturer number 00025). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.