2006 SAAB 9-7X RECALL - #13V248000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu Ascender vehicles. Fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2006 SAAB 9-7X |
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| Manufacturer |
General Motors LLC |
| Manufactured between |
10/7/2005 - 6/18/2006 |
| Recalled on |
6/13/2013 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
8/2/2013 |
| # Affected |
193,652 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS |
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| Description |
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu Ascender vehicles. Fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire. |
| Consequences |
A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made. |
| Corrective action |
Owners will be contacted and dealers will test the driver's door module. If the module is functioning properly, a protective coating will be applied. If the module is not functioning properly, it will be replaced. These repairs will be done free of charge. GM will notify Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC owners, Isuzu and Saab will contact their respective owners. The recall began on August 2, 2013. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, GMC owners at 1-866-996-9463, Isuzu owners at 1-800-255-6727, and Saab owners at 1-800-955-9007. GM's campaign number is 12180. This recall is an expansion of recall 12V-406. |
| Notes |
Owners 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 www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2006 SAAB 9-7X Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2006 SAAB 9-7X Recall for VISIBILITY, POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
2006 SAAB 9-7X Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2006 SAAB 9-7X Recall for VISIBILITY, POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
2006 SAAB 9-7X Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
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Comments
6/27/2017 - Alex
I have a 2005 Saab, there is a recall on the HDM for the 2006, but not for mine. My headlamps went out at 1030 last night while driving home.
6/27/2017 - Alex
I have a 2005 Saab, there is a recall on the HDM for the 2006, but not for mine. My headlamps went out at 1030 last night while driving home.