Recall 06V-410
SAAB CARS USA, INC. recalled the 2002 to 2003 Saab 9-5: Electrical system (ignition, module).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 06V-410
- Reported
- October 26, 2006
- Vehicles affected
- 5,078 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The 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.
The fix
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-[removed]. Note: this recall is an expansion of a previous campaign (please see 05v399).
Notes from the manufacturer
Saab recall no. 05087/15021b. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Saab 9-5 2002 to 2003