1992-1994 Saab 9000 recall: sensor/control module-inactive
Saab Cars USA, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 6, 1999. It covers about 26,116 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 26,116
- reported
- May 6, 1999
- owners notified
- Jul 5, 1999
- related complaints
- 8
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Moisture can enter the air bag inflatable restraint electronic control module (ECM) and cause corrosion on portions of the ECM printer circuit boards.
- Risk
- This corrosion can possibly create open connections in circuits which control the restraint deployment, possibly causing inadvertent air bag deployment.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the exterior of the ECM. If there is no indication of moisture, a cover will be installed over the ECM. If there is indication of moisture, the dealer will replace the ECM and install a cover over the new ECM.
Recall number 99V109000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 8 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 99V109000
Is there a recall on the 1992-1994 Saab 9000 sensor/control module-inactive?
Yes. Recall 99V109000, reported on May 6, 1999, covers about 26,116 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V109000?
Dealers will inspect the exterior of the ECM. If there is no indication of moisture, a cover will be installed over the ECM. If there is indication of moisture, the dealer will replace the ECM and install a cover over the new ECM.
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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