2002-2003 Saab 9-5 recall: module
Saab Cars USA, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 26, 2006. It covers about 5,078 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 5,078
- reported
- Oct 26, 2006
- related complaints
- 58
Electrical system: ignition: module
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles equipped with b308 6-cylinder gasoline engines may experience overheating and burnout of the isolated gated bipolar transistor (igbt) within the ignition discharge module (idm) due to increased susceptibility to electrical loads.
- Risk
- Overheating of the igbt occurs most often at engine start-up, but it may also occur while the engine is running. Engine stalling may occur, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect to see what version idm is in the vehicle and replace the idm if it is a version built prior to january 2003. The recall is expected to begin during december 2005. Owners may contact saab at 1‑800‑955‑9007. Note: this recall is an expansion of a previous campaign (please see 05v399).
Recall number 06V410000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 58 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 06V410000
Is there a recall on the 2002-2003 Saab 9-5 module?
Yes. Recall 06V410000, reported on October 26, 2006, covers about 5,078 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 06V410000?
Dealers will inspect to see what version idm is in the vehicle and replace the idm if it is a version built prior to january 2003. The recall is expected to begin during december 2005. Owners may contact saab at 1‑800‑955‑9007. Note: this recall is an expansion of a previous campaign (please see 05v399).
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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