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 | |
| 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 |
| 08!798 | 07/31/1998 | 602318 | Discussion on airbag on- off switches for selected vehicles *ak | 10/26/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 5 | 02/01/2000 | |
| The problem started shortly after i brought the van. the steering column would freeze & not turn while making corners sometimes. this happened 4-6 times before the steering finally brokeloose and allowed me to steer (it has been for the most part been steering ok since this happened). but, when this happened (brookloose in the steering column) the air bag indicator light has been on ever since,(the air bag has ne ver deployed & there is no passanger airbag) & the cruise control will not work sometimes now. i feel this was/is a problem & should be looked at! i would like the mgfr.(dodge) to issue free inspection certificates & then offer to fix this if it a mgfr.'s defect. only then would i feel completely safe! *ak | |||
| 11/25/2000 | 2 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Air bag exploided without any reason when the vehicle is parking, and not functioning well. *ak | |||
| The abs brake light illuminates, indicating a malfunction within the system. dealer can not identify the problem. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| False deployment of air bag while driving, no collision and evidence of minor undercarriage damage. | |||
| 08/07/1997 | |||
| Air bag deployment was not a result of any collision, only minor damage to undercarriage. | |||
| 07/18/1996 | |||
| When the driver's side airbag deployed the bag exploded to pieces.please describe. *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 08/29/2001 | 1 | ||
| Insured struck claiment in the rear. insured and daughter were taken to the hospital for injuries. this was a front end impact. insured questions why the air bag did not deploy, claim 55-s392-761. *jg | |||
| 08/02/2001 | 1 | ||
| While traveling, another vehicle crossed over traffic in front of vehicle. air bag did not deploy, claim 19-4056-055. *jg | |||
| 08/29/2001 | 1 | ||
| Insured struck claiment in the rear. insured and daughter were taken to the hospital for injuries. this was a front end impact. insured questions why the air bag did not deploy, claim 55-s392-761. *jg | |||
| 08/02/2001 | 1 | ||
| While traveling, another vehicle crossed over traffic in front of vehicle. air bag did not deploy, claim 19-4056-055. *jg | |||
| 12/11/1999 | |||
| Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at highway speeds. upon impact, airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries.*ak | |||
| While traveling 25-30 mph and as a result of an accident head-on air bags did not deploy at any time. consumer was injured please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 05/15/2000 | |||
| While driving driver's airbag deployed suddenly and unexpectedly, resulting in minor injuries. manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| While traveling 5mph and as a result of an accident, air bags deployed, causing injury to driver's left eye. please provide further informaton. *ak | |||
| Vehicle was in frontal impact at 45mph,and driver's side airbag did not deploy. dlr has not seen. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| During impact violent deployment of air bag resulted in bruises and skin burns to consumer. mjs | |||
| 11/12/1999 | |||
| When vehicle crashed into the passenger's side of another vehicle, traveling about 40 mph, there was no deployment of the driver's side air bag. vehicle will be repaired. *ak | |||
| 04/11/1999 | |||
| Road was wet & vehicle traveling 50mph when brakes were applied. vehicle slid and rearended vehicle in front. air bag did not fill in plate, but just popped out. *ak | |||
| 08/21/1998 | 08/01/1996 | ||
| Consumer was involved in side impact collision in which the driver's air bag did not deploy, cause unknown. consumer was traveling at 5 mph, and the vehicle that hit her was traveling at 45 mph. in addition, seat belts failed to catch, resulting in further injury to the driver. *ak *ml | |||
| 08/18/1998 | |||
| Consumer was driving on interstate at approximately 55-60 mph on a heavy rainy condition vehicle hydroplaned , causing consumer to lose control and struck a tree. air bag did not deploy. *ak | |||
| 11/24/1997 | |||
| Air bag: driving approximately 35mph and hit a bump in the highway and the air bag deployed. had trouble with the light coming on and off, but dealer said that there was nothing he could do unless he replaced the entire unit. *ak | |||
| 07/12/1997 | |||
| Inadvertent air bag deployment while driving. consequence:obstruction of drivers vision . injuries bruises to driver. dup 522401, posted on 03-nov-98. *ak | |||
| 03/26/1997 | |||
| While driving a t35 mph the vehicle had a frontal collision in which the driver's side air bag did not deploy, resulting in injuries. *ak | |||
| 10/21/1996 | 0 | ||
| Was exiting off a ramp, tried to brake at stop sign, pushed pedal to the floor, vehicle would not stop, had brake failure, rearended a pickup truck, driver's air bag did not deploy. *ak | |||
| 08/30/1996 | 0 | ||
| Vehicle was involved in an accident and air bags did not deploy. vehicle was hit on the driver's side and vehicle rolled over (3) times.*ak | |||
| 07/07/1996 | 1 | 12/15/1992 | |
| Involved in head-on collision; air bag deployed partially w/bag hanging through bottom. *ak | |||
| 02/24/1996 | |||
| Hit a utility pole, air bag did not deploy. *ak | |||
| 02/17/1996 | |||
| The air bag did not deploy in collision. please describe. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1995 | |||
| The air bag did not deploy in a collision. tt | |||
| Had auto accident and drivers air bag did not deploy. a passenger was injuried. tt | |||
| Had auto accident and passengers air bag did not deploy. a passenger was injuried. tt | |||
| 10/14/1995 | |||
| Vehicle went into open throttle position while driving at speed 45 mph, lost control impact 1:00 position, air bag deployed but was not inflated. tt | |||
| 10/10/1995 | |||
| Steering wheel malfunctioned, hit a utility pole, air bag did not deploy. tt | |||
| 06/29/1995 | |||
| Abs, brake failure, ea94-028 active, vehicle involved frontal collision impact 12:00, speed 40 mph, air bag did not deployed, experience extended stopping. tt | |||
| 03/09/1995 | |||
| Vehicle was involved in frontal collision, impact 12:00 position, speed 25 mph drivers side air bag did not deploy. tt | |||
| 01/20/1995 | |||
| Frontal collision impact 12:00 position 40 mph, air bag fumes came out, air bag did not deploy. tt | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||
| While driving vehicle airbag light comes on. dealers have been unable to correct problem. they replaced a fuse but problem contues. *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 04/23/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Vehicle involved in 1 accident. driver's side airbag did not deploy- i contacted the local dealership only to be told that either there was not enough speed(my son was going 40mph) or that there was no frontal impact where the sensor is. the front end has much damage, as well as the whole vehicle was totaled. the only part not damaged was the passenger side headlight. after impact the van started to roll. i feel like the airbag should have deployed on impact. why didn't it? *ak | |||