Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V113000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 03/01/1993 to 03/31/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 736824 | 08/02/1999 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/06/1999 | 05/12/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: mini vans. the wiring that initiates the driver and/or passenger air bag could electrically short circuit to ground. a short circuit to ground that exists immediately after turning the ignition key to the on or start position can cause the air bag(s) to inadvertently deploy. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Inadvertent air bag deployment can injure a front seat occupant. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will perform an electronic diagnostic check. any short circuits identified in either the driver's or passenger side air bag initiator wire circuit will be repaired. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began august 2, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chrysler at 1-800-992-1997. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
| 9837 | 06/24/1998 | 601982 | Information on 30 day airbag wiring diagnostic survey. *yc | 11/10/1999 | |
| 9837 | 08/04/1998 | 602288 | Subject regarding a 30 day airbag wiring diagnostic survey. *ak | 10/20/1998 | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | ||||||
| PE97046 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/24/1997 | 02/27/1998 | INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS | ||
| Complaints allege that the subject vehicles' air bags deployed inadvertently (in most cases when starting the vehicle). | ||||||
| EA98006 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 02/27/1998 | 05/24/1999 | INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS | 99V113000 | |
| Complaints allege that the front air bag (s) deployed inadvertently--in most cases while starting the vehicle. | ||||||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | ||||||
| DP96014 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/14/1996 | DEFECTIVE AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR | |||
| Cfas petitioned the agency to conduct an investigation to determine whether the airbag crash sensor and/or deployment systems for the 1991-92 chevrolet corsica/beretta, 1990-92 ford taurus, and 1994-96 chrysler minivans are defective.cfas allege that information on low speed crashes where occupants have suffered fatal injuries suggests [that the above vehicles] have defective airbag crash sensor and/or deployment systems. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 189000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1994 chrysler town and country. while parked the contact activated the rear windshield wiper; however, failed to function. the contact also noticed the air bag light was illuminated on the instrument panel constantly after the failure occurred. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the dealer was contacted and stated there was a recall nhtsa recall campaign id number: 99v113000 (air bags) which the vehicle was included in and had been repaired prior to the failure. the recent failure was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage 189,000. | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 189000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1994 chrysler town and country. while parked the contact activated the rear windshield wiper. the rear windshield wiper would not function. also, the contact noticed the air bag light was illuminated on the instrument panel constantly after the failure occured. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the dealer was contacted and stated there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 99v113000 (air bags) which the vehicle was included in and had been repaired prior to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage 189,000. ds | |||
| 05/08/1997 | 1 | ||
| Wiring for both frontal air bags experienced failure prior to recall notice which caused the air bag light to illuminate. nlm | |||
| 10/03/1997 | 1 | 09/21/1994 | |
| No deployment of air bag during accident. | |||
| 07/31/1994 | 1 | ||
| No deployment of air bags in accident, causing injuries. *dsh | |||
| 07/31/1994 | 1 | ||
| No deployment of driver's/passenger's air bags during accident, resulting in injuries. (attorney for client). *skd | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 05/06/2005 | 150000 | 1 | 07/07/1997 |
| Dt; at 35 mph someone pulled out in front of consumer's vehicle and hit other vehicle. upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. she was told by the manufacturer that air bags were not guaranteed to deploy in a crash. also, she was told not to depend on the air bags. there were 100 variables in deployment of air bags, and there was no way for the manufacturer to tell her over the phone when an air bag went off. driver sustained injuries, and was taken to a hospital. however, passenger was lightly hurt and did not go to the hospital.*ak *sb *nm | |||
| 03/19/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving, insured fell asleep behind the wheel and vehicle drove off the road and hit a tree. air bags did not deploy with frontal impact, there was one injury in the accident, claim 22-v510-710. *jg | |||
| 01/15/2002 | |||
| Vehicle involved in a rearend collision hitting another vehicle in rear at 50 mph in which driver/ passenger air bags did not deploy, cause unknown. please give any furthe details. *ak | |||
| 01/15/2001 | 1 | 08/01/2000 | |
| Consumer applied brakes at 50 mph and rear wheels started to skid, when rearending vehicle in front he felt pulsation of the brakes. pedal felt normal. no injuries, vehicle was totalled. *ak consumer states that the airbags failed to deploy. *jb | |||
| 12/15/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1994 | |
| Neither airbag deployed in this frontal accident that was violent enough to damage almost everything froward of the firewall. the front of this vehicle (primarly right front), hit the side passanger door of a car that made a sudden left turn across it's path. although the insurance companies haven't yet said so, i assume both cars will be considered totalled. i suggest you examine this vehicle to determine if the airbags were faulty before any changes can be made.. it is currently at royal gate dodge, 15502 manchester rd., ellisville, mo 63011, telephone (636) 394-3400. accident police report numbered 99-459978 should be available through the chesterfield police department, 184 chesterfield ind. blvd., chesterfield, mo 63005, telephone (636) 537-3000.*ak | |||
| 01/19/1998 | |||
| While driving the driver's airbag deployed. the vehicle was not involved in a collision. the manufacturer will be notified. *ak | |||
| 09/28/1998 | |||
| While driving at 35 mph, went to apply the brakes and the brakes went straight to the floorboard, causing the consumer to rear end the vehicle in front, and the air bags did not deploy. *ak | |||
| 10/02/1997 | |||
| While driving the spindle broke on the tire, causing the driver to lose control of the steering. the air bag did not deploy , and this truck had dual air bags. the driver was going 45mph when the spindle broke. *ak | |||
| 03/28/1995 | |||
| Side impact on left rear wheel caused liftgate to open causing cargo to fall out. airbag did not deploy. please describe details. tt | |||