NHTSA Recall 05V399000: Electrical system: module
SAAB CARS USA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 103,202 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Saab 9-3.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V399000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 15021 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › IGNITION › MODULE |
| Report received | September 14, 2005 |
| Owner notification | March 13, 2006 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
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 covered by recall 05V399000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.