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 | |
| 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 | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 8 | ||
| Air bag malfunction on 1995 dodge dakota. *mr the air bag was inoperative, since no one was taking responsibility, the consumer believed the problem may have originated from the factory. the fuel pump was replaced for a third time, the steering column displayed a noise when turning, the left front door lock did not unlock with the key or the remote intermittently, and there was clunking in the front end. also, refer to odi# 10092738 (same consumer). *sc *jb | |||
| 09/14/1994 | 12 | ||
| Various problems with 1995 dodge dakota. *mr while, making a left hand turn, the vehicle shut down completely. the fuel pump was found to be bad. at 25596 the fuel sending unit failed to read accurately, at 59209, the gas connector failed. the consumer requested to be compensated for the break down(s). the vehicle also had a problem with spark plug knocking and engine oil consumption. the intake manifold had a leak, there were unresolved suspension problems, there was a clunking noise when going over bumps, the replacement steering column had play in it, there was a bad ball joint, and the air bag was inoperative. *sc | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1995 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 12/04/1998 | 12/01/1997 | ||
| Driver tried to apply brakes, they failed then driver applied emergency brake, skidded into another vehicle hitting windshield due to airbag not deploying causing injury. | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 12/15/2001 | 1 | ||
| Vehilce was involved in a 20 mph frontal collision in which bumper was damaged, and air bags did not deploy, cause unknown. *ak *jb | |||
| 11/26/1999 | 1 | 07/10/1999 | |
| No deployment of the driver's side airbag during collision. yh | |||
| 07/21/1999 | |||
| At a stop light another vehicle rear ended consumer's vehicle, causing it to hit the vehicle in front. upon impact, drivers airbag did not deploy, failing to protect the occupant in this crash. also, driver seatback collapsed during crash. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| The vehicle hit a cement wall on the left front at 50 to 55mph and driver's side airbag did not deploy. dealer says the vehicle did not hit right for airbag to deploy. *ak | |||
| 01/18/1998 | 1 | 05/01/1995 | |
| Vehicle involved in head on collision. both vehicles traveling at 25 mph. the impact was strong enough to shift the engine but air bag did not deploy. | |||
| Air bag did not deploy during a head-on collision that totaled the vehicle and the driver sustained multiple injuries. | |||
| Consumer was involved in a 35 mph frontal collision in which the driver's air bag did not deploy. please give any further information. *ak | |||
| 05/05/1997 | 01/01/1995 | ||
| Air bag: wife driving down highway at approximately 35mph hit pickup vehicle in left rear panel. vehicle spun around and hit a sewer pipe and crumbled front end suspension. the air bag did not deploy. vehicle is not in for repairs yet. *ak | |||
| 04/22/1996 | 1 | ||
| Owner was driving on highway and hit a wall, air bag didn't deploy. driver sustained injuries.824415 dup of 810099; posted on 09-07-1999. *ak | |||
| 03/20/1997 | |||
| Consumer was involved in an accident in which the driver's side air bag deployed, causing the consumer's clothing to catch on fire. *ak | |||
| 11/25/1996 | |||
| Owner states that his truck was struck in the rear which caused vehicle to have a direct frontal impact, totaling the vehicle and with no deployment of driver's side airbag. *ak | |||
| 08/15/1996 | |||
| During a frontal impact accident at 35mph, the steering wheel column came away from the dash and the air bag did not deploy. *ak | |||
| 10/12/1996 | 1 | ||
| While driving attemped to switch lanes and struck another vehicle from behind and the air bag did not deploy.*ak | |||
| 09/09/1996 | 2 | 11/05/1994 | |
| During impact driver's side air bag did not deploy and when applying abs brakes, the brakes locked up.*ak | |||
| 07/10/1995 | 1 | 04/27/1995 | |
| Frontal collision, impact 12:00, position speed 40 mph, driver's airbag did not deploy. *ak | |||
| 10/21/1995 | 1 | ||
| No deployment of driver's airbag during accident, causing injury. *sd | |||
| 03/06/1996 | |||
| Driver's side airbag failed to deplo in a frontal collision travelling at 15 mph, also driver experienced total loss of braking. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1996 | |||
| Vehicle involved in frontal collision, impact 12:00 position speed 40mph, driver side airbag did not deploy. *ak | |||
| 01/07/1995 | |||
| Driver's side airbag did not deploy in frontal collision at 35 mph. tt | |||
| 07/20/1995 | |||
| Consumer was in an accident rear ended another car the air bag didn't deploy. tt | |||
| 06/19/1995 | |||
| Driver's side air bag did not deploy upon 12:00 collision. tt | |||
| 05/04/1995 | 1 | ||
| During frontend impact air bag did not deploy, resulting in accident. tt | |||