NHTSA Recall 06V410000: Electrical system: module
SAAB CARS USA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,078 vehicles. It affects 2002–2003 Saab 9-5.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V410000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 05087/15021B |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › IGNITION › MODULE |
| Report received | October 26, 2006 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
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 january 2003. The recall is expected to begin during december 2005. Owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007. Note: this recall is an expansion of a previous campaign (please see 05v399).
Notes
Saab recall no. 05087/15021b. 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 06V410000
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.