Vehicles Updated 2005-09-14

BIPOLAR TRANSISTOR OVERHEATING/BURNOUT

Recalled Product

SAAB CARS USA, INC.


Hazard / Issue

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.

Issued by

SAAB CARS USA, INC.

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)