Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 082700 | 09/29/2000 | 6092304 | Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures. *tt | 12/04/2000 | |
| 970919083297 | 09/19/1997 | 54423 | Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||||
| 231997 | 04/04/1997 | 51927 | If a warped or poor fitting passenger airbag door exists, the airbag door can now be serviced separate from the instrument panel assembly. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| 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 |
| 081798 | 12/30/1998 | 603153 | Subject regarding airbag on - off switches. *yc | 02/05/1999 | |
| 081798 REV B | 09/18/1998 | 081798 REV A | 602450 | Subject regarding the airbag on-off switches. *yc | 11/05/1998 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 04/13/2006 | 205000 | 1 | 04/01/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while pulling into the driveway, at three to five mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and struck another vehicle parked in the driveway. the contact was wearing a seat belt, but it did not lock upon impact. the contact received minor injuries as a result of the seat belt failure. the frontal airbag failed to deploy. the police and manufacturer were not alerted. | |||
| 05/13/2005 | 157000 | 2 | 03/01/2005 |
| Dt: consumer's friend wrecked into a telephone pole with front impact, and both air bags did not deploy. had not taken the vehicle to dealership. did not contact manufacturer. had not replaced air bags. *ak | |||
| While traveling 40 mph and making a sudden stop as a result of an accident, hit a light pole, and air bag did not deploy. manufacturer has been notified. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 10/03/1999 | |||
| While driving 50mp, another vehicle pulled in front. the lhs t-boned the other vehicle. upon impact, neither air bags deployed. driver/passenger sustained injuries & had emergency room treatment. passenger suffered whiplash. driver's chest suffered bruises. vehicle towed to keith ford & placed in storage. the insurance adjuster will be checking vehicle out. *ak | |||
| 03/25/1999 | |||
| While sitting still in vehicle, vehicle accelerated. was put in park with foot on brake, wheels started spinning, and vehicle took off during a funeral procession. hit three other cars. driver injured. both air bags deployed. vehicle was totalled. dealer aware of the problem. *ak | |||