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2000 Saab 9-3 recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 2000 Saab 9-3, covering 146,275 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Electrical system: ignition: moduleReported September 14, 2005 · 103,202 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with b205/b235 4-cylinder gasoline engines and 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 the introduction of qp3. An interim letter will be mailed to owners in october 2005, informing them of the condition. Parts are now available and owners will be notified to bring their vehicles in to the dealers to have the idm replaced by letter dated march 13, 2006. Owners may contact saab at 1‑800‑955‑9007.

Recall number 05V399000 · Recall details

Air bagsReported May 18, 2001 · 43,073 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the air bag alert labels may not be permanently affixed as required by this standard.
Risk
These vehicles do not comply with the requirements.
Remedy
Dealers will clean the sunvisor surface and apply a new air bag alert label on both sunvisors. Owner notification began july 30, 2001. 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 saab at 1‑800‑955‑9007.

Recall number 01V168000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2000 Saab 9-3 recalls

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How many recalls does the 2000 Saab 9-3 have?

2, covering electrical system and air bags.

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