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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 05V399📅 Sep 14, 2005

2000–2002 Saab 9-3 & 2000–2002 Saab 9-5 recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 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 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
05V399000
Manufacturer recall #
15021
Manufacturer
SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Vehicles affected
103,202
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Owner phone
1-800-955-9007
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 13, 2006
Built
Jun 1, 1999 – Jun 30, 2000
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Saab recall no. 05087.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 05V399 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 05V399?

2000–2002 Saab 9-3 & 2000–2002 Saab 9-5. 103,202 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Saab dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-955-9007.