The problem
Vehicle description: electric vehicles. These vehicles were built with a drive motor charger receptacle assembly that was incompletely sealed. Incomplete sealing can allow water to intrude into the circuit board.
The risk
During charging a short circuit could occur. An ARC at the short circuit can generate enough heat to create smoke and/or a flame. If a flame occurs, a fire could result.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the drive motor battery charger receptacle assembly and replace it, if necessary.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 97V-042 (97V042000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Electrical system |
| Report date | March 20, 1997 |
| Owners notified | March 18, 1997 |
| Vehicles affected | 264 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the electrical system
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 97V-042 repair free?
Yes. Saturn dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect the drive motor battery charger receptacle assembly and replace it, if necessary.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 264 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.