Saab 9-7X (2007) – 13V248000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

SAAB

Model Of Vehicle

9-7X

Year

2007

Recall Campaign Number

13V248000

Component Description

Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

General Motors Llc

Start Of Manufacture

20060511

End Of Manufacture

20070514

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

193652

Date Owners Notified

20130802

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

General Motors, Llc

Date Report Received

20130613

Make Campaign Number

12180

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard