Gm/electric cars/short circuit
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the drive motor battery charger receptacle assembly and replace it, if necessary.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from General Motors, Llc or involving N/A.
FAQ: Recall 97V042000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 97V042000?
NHTSA recall 97V042000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on March 20, 1997. It addresses: Gm/electric cars/short circuit. The recall affects approximately 264 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 97V042000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.