Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 970919083297 | 09/19/1997 | 54423 | Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
| AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 083799 | 11/12/1999 | 081798C | 6089800 | Daimlerchrysler corporation is now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles. *tt | 02/25/2000 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 05/31/2000 | 1 | ||
| The gas mileage was inconsistant due to loose spark plug wires, consumer stated vehicle had consistent electrical problems prior to the end of the warranty. *yh consumer also has had throttle body cleaning, injector cleaner performed, consumer states after performing tunp-up he noticed a small quiver in the vehicle, consumer states that gas mileage was inconsistent, consumer states the air bag light came on, which caused the radio ,wipers, air condition, power locks to be inoperative and the transmission was not shifting, consumer also had timing belt replaced.*jb | |||
| 07/30/1996 | |||
| Frontial collision, impact 12:00 position, speed 45mph, driver and passenger side airbag did not deploy. *ak | |||
| 04/17/1996 | 1 | 04/01/1995 | |
| During frontal impact, the driver and passenger's side air bags did not deploy. *ak *jb | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 12/15/2007 | 122876 | 4 | |
| I had a front end crash at 25 to 30 mph, and none of the air bags deployed jeopardizing my life. this may be isolated or my be all the cars left on the road. *tr | |||
| 12/13/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer hit at guard rail, and the airbags failed to deploy.*jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| While driving 40 mph, driver noticed a stopped vehicle, driver hit the brakes to avoid hitting the stopped car, brakes did not stop and vehicle hit stopped vehicle in the rear, rear wheels of stopped vehicle came off the ground, front airbags did not deploy, and the driver's seat belt did not lock, drivers forehead hit windshield. vehicle totaled. *tt | |||
| 06/08/2001 | |||
| During a sudden acceleration vehicle was airborne for 32 feet. came down on its front, and neither airbag deployed. damage to vehicle was $ 666.00, no injuries. *ak | |||
| 05/08/2001 | 0 | ||
| While driving at 40 mph another car was sitting and waiting to make a left turn when consumer was temporarily blinded by sun, and struck other vehicle with full force. upon impact, none of frontal air bags deployed. passenger and driver sustained injuries due to seat belt failures. *ak | |||
| While driving at 35 mph vehicle was involved in a front end accident, and the air bags did not deploy. dealer has not been contacted. *ak | |||
| 05/16/1999 | |||
| While driving 45mph hit an armadillo, causing both air bags to deploy, but not all the way out.driver's side came out about 1/3 of the way & melted inside of steering wheel & wires. passenger's side came out 1/2 way & melted wires inside dashboard. manufacturer's inspector indicated nothing was wrong with the melted wires. *ak | |||
| Consumer was involved in 40-50 mph frontal collision in which the driver's/ or passenger's air bags did not deploy. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| 1 | 05/01/1995 | ||
| Violent deployment of air bag, causing wrist and chest injuries. | |||
| 07/17/1996 | 2 | 09/01/1995 | |
| Seat belt anchorages did not retain occupants during a collision. dual air bags did deploy.*ak | |||
| 07/30/1996 | |||
| Frontial collision, impact 12:00 position, speed 45mph, driver and passenger side airbag did not deploy. *ak | |||
| 06/23/1996 | 1 | 05/01/1996 | |
| While in drive,sudden acceleration forward took place, also no deployment of driver's air bag during accident, resulting in injuries and abs brake failure. *ak | |||
| 04/17/1995 | 7 | ||
| No deployment of drivers air bag in head on collision. *dh | |||
| 04/17/1996 | 1 | 04/01/1995 | |
| During frontal impact, the driver and passenger's side air bags did not deploy. *ak *jb | |||
| 04/19/1995 | |||
| Drivers air bag did not deploy upon head on collision. tt | |||
| 04/19/1995 | |||
| Passengers air bag did not deploy upon head on collision. tt | |||