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 | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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). | ||||||
| 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 | |||
| 09/10/2002 | 1 | 10/01/2001 | |
| Consumer states that while driivng at 35-40 mph the consumer rear ended another vehicle and none of the air bags deployed. contacted dealer. nlm | |||
| 02/25/2000 | 1 | 05/23/1994 | |
| Intermittently tailgate comes ajar when driving, dealer has been notified. *ak consumer stated rear liftgate opens without being activated, also airbag light was illuminated, head gasket was leaking.*slc | |||
| 06/01/2001 | |||
| Consumer received recall notices 99v113000/ air bag deployment; 99v213000/liftgate support bracket, and 00v305000/ steering wheel separation in the mail. when dealership/manufacturer were contacted to repair these defects, she was told that work had already been performed. consumer stated that this vehicle had never been examined for these recalls. please provide any additional information/attachments. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 5 | 06/08/1994 | |
| Air bag light on dashboard has come on and stayed on. consumer has had a fuse replaced a couple times in an attempt to fix this defect. *ak the air bag light problem was connected to the rear window wiper, because the fuse burns out whenever the wiper is turned on. the recall servie on this problem did not correct it. *yh | |||
| 1 | |||
| Airbag shorted out. *slc | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| Consumer received a recall letter for airbag light. airbag light was on when she received recall letter. took to dealer for recall, dealer fixed the problem, then 2 months later, airbag light came on and off when hitting bumps in the road. rear window, rubber seal that goes around the window is melting when it's hot outside, and running down outside of car. consumer is constantly cleaning around window to avoid damage to vehicle. *ak | |||
| 04/28/1999 | 1 | ||
| The rear window wiper failed prior to recall notice 99v-113. nlm | |||
| Dealer had no parts available to fix recall 99v-113 of the air bag wiring. nlm | |||
| 05/11/1999 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to notification, resulted in replacement of air bag fuses and wiper motor unit due to short, requesting reimbursement. (99v-113) *mjs | |||
| 1 | 09/15/1995 | ||
| The fuse for the air bag system and rear wiper motor blew prior to recall notice causing the air bag light to illuminate and the rear wiper system not to work. (99v-113) nlm | |||
| 06/02/1999 | 1 | ||
| At 67,125 miles vehicle experienced failure of the air bag light and a amp fuse blew which were replaced. however, a couple months later at 71,725 miles consumer received recall notice (99v-113) regarding wiring that indicates the driver / passenger side airbag failed which could be the cause of other electrical components failure. (99v113) *yc | |||
| Nhtsa recall 99v113000 and mamufacturer's recall 818/ air bag deployment. no parts were available. *ak | |||
| 01/31/2000 | 08/01/1994 | ||
| I ? failure of a recently routinely serviced transmission. i was told that driving in this condition would cause the system to lock up and create other failures (axle). am i alone in this problem, also, i had received a recall on the van for airbag problem - it also listed on the form in very small print that the rear wiper may also have to be serviced/replaced at their discretion i believe. after getting service for this the wiper blows fuses as before disabling the wiper and also the airbag system what recourse if any do i have when they say the wiper is doing this because people don't clear off the rear windows properly??? thanx for any help you can give me. *ak | |||
| No parts available to correct recall 99v113000. *ak | |||
| No parts available to correct recall 99v113000. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| Consumer took the vehicle into the dealership for recall repairs on the airbag module. while at the dealership, consumer was informed that the parts were not available; however, the dealer disconnected the wiring to the airbag. as of today the parts are still not available. manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| Recall # 99v113000 daimler/chrysler/air bag deployment; dealer does not have parts to correct recall. owner has contacted dealership 5 times since receiving recall notice in august of 1994. dealer stated that parts were on back order. also, rear windshield wiper motor stopped working prior to recall. *ak | |||
| 09/03/1999 | 1 | ||
| Recall repair not able to be completed due to lack of parts (99v-113). mjs | |||
| Recall # 99v113000 interior systems:passive restraint:air bag: dealer could not complete repairs because they did not have the proper parts. dealer did not know when the parts will become available. owner received recall notice in the middle of august, 1999. *ak consumer said it is a mistake, never owned a dodge truck or had a failure of an air bag. *et | |||
| A recall letter concerning air bag failure was received by consumer. *ak | |||
| 08/31/1999 | 1 | ||
| Airbag system experiencing wiring failure, prior to recall notice (99v-113). however, vehicle experiencing wiring problems may be the cause of windshield wipers working intermittently. *yc | |||
| Consumer received recall 99v113000 concerning air bag deployment. contacted dealer, no parts were available to remedy recall problem. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 08/14/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1999 | |
| This is a recall item and both dealer and manufacturer are throwing there hands in the air telling me i'm on my own till i can get the vehicle into the dealer which is life threatening in it's self if the air bags deploy at ignition . thank you for your time | |||
| 08/04/1999 | 2 | 08/01/1993 | |
| 94 dodge caravan involved in traffic accident with 86 chevy nova (vehicle #2). driver of vehicle #2 was oui (drunk driving) and turned into intersection against red light. dodge caravan proceeding thru intersection on green light was unable to avoid collision due to proximity of vehicle #2. caravan sustained extensive front end damage (car deemed total loss by insurance company). neither airbag (driver side or passenger) deployed during the collision. | |||
| 05/01/1995 | 1 | 06/01/1994 | |
| I have had 4 transmissions replaced by a ri dealership, because the dealership in massachusetts where this vehicle was purchased went out of business. the latest transmission was put in on june 11th 1999. the transmission previous to that was put in in april 1999. at the time the transmission was replaced in april, i picked up the vehicle at the dealership after hours and when i started the vehicle i immediately knew that a bad transmission was replaced by antother bad transmission! i have made numerous calls to the 800 telephone # in my owners manual and have had many differant complaint case numbers assigned. i have sent an e-mail message to the district manager for this area for chrysler and have made more than 2 dozen requests and demands that she contact me regarding this lemon that i spent $17,000. on! i have not had any luck. the fuse for my air bags which also controls the rear windshield wiper has blown for the second time and i now have no airbags! i have not had a working float in my gas tank since i hit the 12,000 mile mark, now i have no air conditioning. i have not used it all that much and have had it recharged and it still does not work. this car has been a lemon since i purchased it. i keep asking the people at chrysler and have been asking since 1995, who i may talk to or write to for some satisfaction, but they won't cooperate. n i do not know who to talk to. i am very nervous driving this vehicle, when the third transmission blew we were on our way home on a major highway, we lost power and our speed dropped to around 20 miles per hour, we were lucky to make it to safety! my son was very scared. please help, thank you. | |||
| 07/25/1998 | |||
| Air bags senor light came on once before in july 9., vehicle inspected and repaired by dealerat at consumer's cost. now problem reoccurred. dealer informed of cost and informed consumer that vehicle was not under a manufacturer's recall. seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. *ak | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1994 | ||
| False deployment of airbag. | |||
| 07/09/1998 | 1 | 02/01/1994 | |
| Airbags did not deploy during accident. | |||
| 01/15/1996 | 1 | 04/01/1994 | |
| Vehicle was remedied by dealer. dealer stated that the rear windshield wiper motor was shorted out, causing the air bag light to come on and disabling the airbag, the fuse would blow out. *ak *slc | |||
| 07/26/1996 | |||
| Air bag light stays on at all times during operation. air bag module burnt out. *ak | |||
| 08/16/1994 | 6 | ||
| No deployement of airbags during accident, causing injuries/fatality. *sd | |||
| 03/26/1996 | |||
| During impact, the driver and passenger's side air bags did not deploy and the driver's side seat belt came loose. please describe. | |||
| 06/27/1995 | 7 | ||
| No deployment of driver/pasenger air bags during an accident, resulting in injuries. | |||
| 10/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Other: air bag failed during accident, resulting in injury. *ak | |||
| 12/04/1994 | 1 | ||
| Driver and passenger airbag did not deploy in frontal collision. tt | |||
| 12/30/1994 | 1 | ||
| Upon impact, during frontal crash at approx. 10 mph, 2:00 on front bumper, drivers/passengers airbags failed to deploy, resulting in injury. tt | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 08/23/2002 | 1 | 09/01/2000 | |
| Neither air bag deployed at time of crash. i have pictures of the crash scene and the interior of the caravan.*ak | |||
| 02/08/2001 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle 1 was traveling when vehicle 2 came over into his lane. neither air bag deployed in this head on collision, there were 3 injuries and 2 deaths in this accident, claim 01-6239-721. *jg | |||
| 08/08/2001 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle 1 rear ended vehicle 2. airbag did not deploy even though the vehicle was moving at speeds exceeding 25mph, one person was injured in the accident, claim 55-s384-979. *jg | |||
| 02/08/2001 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle 1 was traveling when vehicle 2 came over into his lane. neither air bag deployed in this head on collision, there were 3 injuries and 2 deaths in this accident, claim 01-6239-721. *jg | |||
| 08/08/2001 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle 1 rear ended vehicle 2. airbag did not deploy even though the vehicle was moving at speeds exceeding 25mph, one person was injured in the accident, claim 55-s384-979. *jg | |||
| 03/11/2002 | 2 | 03/16/2000 | |
| While driving the vehicle at 30-35 mph, accident occurred, air bags did not deploy and injuries were involved. there is a recall campaign - recall 99v113000 regarding air bag. *ak *tt | |||
| 11/04/2001 | |||
| While driving 45-50 mph had a front crash,and neither airbag deployed. driver hit head on windshield, suffering minor injuries.*ak | |||
| 11/15/2000 | |||
| Consumer was sitting still at a traffic light, another vehicle traveling 50mph hit consumer in the rear & knocked vehicle 37 feet into rear of another vehicle. upon impact, front airags didn't deploy & driver's seat broke. vehicle is at junkyard. | |||
| 07/02/2000 | |||
| Consumer vehicle rear end another vehicle at approx. 65 mph, another vehicle rear end consuimer vehicle at approx. 50-55 mph; both air bag did not deployed. dealer/mfr's was not notified at this time. please provide any further details: | |||
| 03/27/2000 | |||
| Consumer received recall notice 99v113000 regarding sudden air bag deployment. consumer complained last year and nothing was done. however, after consumer received recall notice and took vehicle to dealer for repairs, consumer was told by dealer that they will not repair it. *ak *ml | |||
| 06/30/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1994 | |
| No deployment of air bags during vehicle collision, notice sent regarding possible cause (recall). *mjs | |||
| 11/15/1999 | |||
| Recall 99v113000/air bag deployment: received a manufacturer's recall notice, and unable to get dealer to honor recall. dealer informed consumer parts were not available. *ak | |||
| 12/17/1999 | 01/01/1997 | ||
| Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and the airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. vehicle was totaled. manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 10/06/1999 | |||
| Vehicle was traveling at 20 mph when suddenly both air bags deployed, for no reason. no potholes or bump were ran over. driver/ passenger sustained minor bruises/cuts and chemical burns. dealer / mfr. notified. *ak | |||
| Vehicle slid off a gravel road and hit an embankment at about 40 to 45mph. upon impact, driver's side airbag did not deploy. dlr has not seen vehicle. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1999 | |||
| Airbags didn't deploy during an accident while driving 15 mph. consumer contacted dealer. *ak | |||
| 01/15/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1994 | |
| Reference your nhtsa action number pe97049. air bag warning light came on , and rear windshield wiper washer does not work. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 2 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Passenger's side airbag deployed without ignition being on, causing the electrical system to malfunction. recently the driver's side airbag also deployed while in park. dealer can't find solution. *ak | |||
| 12/12/1998 | |||
| Rear windshield wiper motor shorted out. also, the air bag sensor light came on. dealer notified, and informed consumer that hewould disengage the air bag to prevent it from deploying. *ak | |||
| 10/28/1998 | |||
| While driving at 45 mph and applying the brakes, vehicle ran into telephone pole, and the driver's side air bag didn't deploy. *ak | |||
| 07/08/1998 | 01/01/1994 | ||
| Airbags did not deploy in a head on collison. | |||
| 07/16/1998 | 1 | 08/01/1997 | |
| False deployment of passenger side airbag while van was sitting still and vehicl was turned off, causing damage to vehicle. | |||
| 06/17/1998 | 07/01/1994 | ||
| Consumer started vehicle. upon starting, the driver's side air bag deployed, injuring the consumer. *ak | |||
| 05/30/1998 | |||
| Consumer was involved in a front end collision traveling about 15-20 mph in which neither driver's or passenger's side air bags deployed. the passenger sustained injuries to breast and chest due to the seat belt not providing protection, and c ausing the passenger to jump forward. consumer has yet to contact the dealer. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 01/05/1998 | 0 | ||
| Going about 45mph & behind another vehicle. suddenly a third vehicle cut off 2nd vehicle. slammed on brakes, causing the caravan to rearend 2nd vehicle. the air bags did not deploy upon impact. *ak | |||
| 11/16/1997 | |||
| Violent deployment of driver's/passenger'sair bags, driver suffered injuries to shoulder/jaw and lip. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1997 | |||
| Rear windshield wiper motor and the air bags are connected and the windshield motor needs to be replaced, causing the air bags to be inoperative. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1997 | 2 | 01/15/1994 | |
| No deployment of driver's/passenger's air bags during rear end collisions. driver sustained injuries. *ak | |||
| 06/15/1997 | |||
| When starting the vehicle while parked, the driver's side air bag deployed without reason. *ak | |||
| 06/02/1997 | |||
| While sitting at a light a vehicle crashed into rear of consumer's vehicle, pushing her into the rear of vehicle in front and the air bags did not deploy. consumer does not know speeds. *ak | |||
| 02/02/1997 | |||
| While vehicle was parked in the driveway and the driver's air bag deployed for no reason, causing major injuries to driver. the air bag has not been replaced. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1996 | |||
| Upon hitting a ditch, the passenger's side seat brackets bent back and sideways, causing the seat to fall backwards onto rear seat. also, no deployment of air bags. *ak | |||
| Air bags did not deploy during frontal crash. while vehicle was being repaired shop noticed that there were no installed air bag sensors to allow deployment. *ak | |||
| 03/05/1997 | |||
| Going at 10mph and making a left turn at the light, another vehicle doing about 70mph, hit this vehicle at a front left side collision and the air bag did not deploy, resulting in injuries. *ak | |||
| 11/27/1996 | |||
| Upon rearend collision the driver's and other occupants seat belts unlatched. also non deployment of dual air bags. *ak | |||
| 10/16/1996 | |||
| When vehicle was involved in a head-on collision , going about (35) mph, there was no deployment of the air bags. *ak | |||
| When turning at intersection hit car in front , air bag deployed. the car immediately accelerated in reverse about 40 ft at full force. when car stopped policeman looked inside the gear shift was in drive. *ak | |||
| 07/02/1996 | 2 | 05/01/1994 | |
| The same circuit that operates the airbag also provides power to rear window wiper. when turning on the wipers the fuse goes out and the airbag doesn't work.*ak | |||
| 08/20/1996 | |||
| Driving vehicle at speed of 30mph, vehcile was impacted at a 12:00 position, dual air bags did not deploy. *ak | |||
| 07/19/1996 | |||
| Driver and passender side air bags never deployed. vehicle was hit from behind at about 45mph. then the caravan hit the vehicle in front of him. *ak | |||
| 07/17/1996 | 1 | 07/01/1994 | |
| Consumer was in an accident and both air bag didn't deploy.*ak consumer's ehicle rear ended another vehicle this was a five car accident and consumer's vehicle was not hit.*jb | |||
| 06/17/1996 | |||
| Dual air bags did not deploy in frontal collision. *ak | |||
| 04/18/1996 | |||
| Driver's air bag did not deploy in a front end accident.please describe. *ak | |||
| 02/20/1996 | |||
| While in an accident driver and passenger's side air bags did not deploy. please describe. *ak | |||
| 02/20/1996 | 1 | ||
| No deployment of passenger's air bag during an accident, resulting in injuries. *ak | |||
| 02/20/1996 | |||
| While in an accident driver and passenger's side air bags did not deploy. please describe. *ak | |||
| 02/20/1996 | 1 | ||
| No deployment of driver's air bag during an accident, resulting in injuries. *ak | |||
| 01/31/1996 | |||
| While in accident, driver and passenger side air bags didn't deploy during impact. please describe. tt | |||
| 10/10/1995 | 1 | 02/01/1994 | |
| During impact air bag opened leaving the passenger with a lot of burns. tt | |||
| 05/10/1995 | 0 | ||
| False deployment of passenger's air bag during a minor accident, causing injury. fumes/diminished oxygen content affected passengers breathing/talking. *skd | |||
| 07/06/1995 | 1 | ||
| Consumer was in an accident, hit person from behind, the drivers air bag didn't deploy. *ak | |||
| 07/06/1995 | 1 | ||
| Consumer was in an accident, hit person from behind, the passengers air bag didn't deploy. *ak | |||
| Involved in auto accident and air bags did not deploy. tt | |||
| 05/16/1995 | |||
| Driving along had accident where a tree was hit and the air bag did not deploy. tt | |||
| 04/30/1995 | |||
| Frontal collision impact 12:00, vehicle was at stop, drivers lap/shoulder belt did not retract, dual air bags did not deploy. tt | |||
| 04/02/1995 | |||
| Thr driver side air bag did not deploy in an accident causing driver's head to hit windshield, and seat belt did not work properly ( did not tighten ). tt | |||
| 04/10/1995 | 1 | ||
| Head on collision at 30mph and drivers airbag did not deploy. please describe. tt | |||
| 04/10/1995 | 1 | ||
| Head on collision at 30mph and passengers airbag did not deploy. please describe. tt | |||
| 03/07/1995 | |||
| Drivers airbag on vehicle did not deployed upon head on collision. tt | |||
| 03/07/1995 | |||
| Passengers airbag on vehicle did not deployed upon head on collision. tt | |||
| 01/14/1995 | 1 | ||
| Driving 35mph,had accident, driver's airbag did not deploy. tt | |||
| 01/14/1995 | 1 | ||
| Driving 35 mph, had an accident and passenger's air bag did not deploy. *ak | |||
| 03/10/1995 | |||
| Experiencing problem with abs and air bag warning light came, replace rear wheel sensor and need to replace air bag module. tt | |||
| 10/14/1994 | |||
| Frontal collision impact 11:00 position speed 30 mph, air bag did not deploy. tt | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||
| 12/06/1998 | |||
| Airbag senor light came on. notified the dealer,and was informed that the part most likey needs to be replaced at the cost to consumer. *ak | |||
| 05/03/1998 | 2 | ||
| Pe97049; air bag circuit/windshield wiper motor; when using the rear windshield wiper fuse blows out, and the air bag light comes on. dealer is not aware of the problem. this has happened twice in the last 6 or 7 months. owner changes the fuse when this happens. *ak | |||
| 03/30/1995 | |||
| Dual airbags did not deploy during frontal collision; airbag system not equipped with sensor; vehicle hit moving vehicle. tt | |||