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 | |||||
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| AIR BAGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V153000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/15/1996 to 10/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 216100 | 06/18/2001 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/08/2001 | 05/18/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: pickup trucks. sound deadener material inside the steering wheel could become detached from the cover and housing. note: the ram pickup trucks were built at the warren assembly plant (s in the 11th vin position) from may 16, 2000 through october 23, 2000; st. louis north assembly plant (j in the 11th vin position) from may 19, 2000 through october 23, 2000; lago alberto assembly plant (m in the 11th vin position) from may 23, 2000 through october 23, 2000; and saltillo assembly plant (g in the 11th vin position) from may 23, 2000 through october 23, 2000. important: vehicles that have already had the proper clockspring installed, according to warranty records, have been excluded from this recall. in addition, 1997-2000 model year vehicles that have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, according to warranty records, have been added to this recall. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | When this occurs, the material could interfere with the clockspring ribbon and cause an open circuit. the driver air bag system will become disabled, and the air bag warning lamp will illuminate on the instrument panel. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly. owner notification began june 18, 2001. also some 1997-200 model year vehicles that, according to warranty records, have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, will also be included in this campaign. 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 daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V080000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/01/1996 to 09/15/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 125000 | 07/15/1997 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/16/1997 | 05/23/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The electrical circuit design allows the potential for an inadvertent air bag deployment upon vehicle ignition shut down. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the air bag electronic control module with a newly designed module. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began during july 1997. 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 1-800-853-1403.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
| 081798 | 04/17/1998 | 600806 | Subject regarding airbag on-off switches. *ak | 06/09/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 01/02/2006 | 104000 | 1 | 06/12/2004 |
| My husband and i were in a wreck 01/02/06 with his 97 dodge dakota slt club cab, we hit 2 deer at 50-55 mph head on. our airbags did not deploy. we notified chrysler about this matter. they sent out a special investigator to go over the truck to see why they did not deploy, we were advised by my husbands insurance company to be present at the time of inspection, we told this to chryslers special investigator. my husband went to the dealership the truck was to be taken to the si didn't show up my husband came home, i called the body shop that had the truck and they informed me that the si had come and looked at the truck there and then was wanting it taken to a local dealership. i told the body shop not to allow the truck to be moved without us present, they went ahead and did it anyway. along with contact over the airbags with chrysler i was made aware of 1 recall, that we had not been notified of. now in my research i have found 5 recalls that we were not notified of. i was injured in the accident because of the airbags not deploying, i am still having problems. we have no vehicle at all, chrysler is dragging their feet about doing anything as far as telling us any details of the investigation. we are thinking about possibly repairing the truck, this will take money that we do not have to fix, the truck had liability only insurance. we live on a fixed income, my husband is disabled, i am currently not working and if i were i would have been fired for not being able to get to work. due to all the recalls on this truck that we have just found out about and the airbags not deploying and this being our only transportation, we would just like to see the vehicle replaced, but not with chrysler with a competitor, we are not asking for a brand new vehicle and also to have my medical bills paid. *jb | |||
| 03/08/2005 | 1 | ||
| While driving approximately 30 mph and trying to avoid a deer consumer swerved and vehicle ending up crashing into a fence. upon im[pact, air bags did not deploy. the cause was undetermined.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| When driving airbag light illuminate and then go out without any warning. also, air bag light will turn off if turn signals are engaged.*ak | |||
| 08/30/2002 | 48065 | 1 | 04/01/1997 |
| The air bag light illuminated for no apparent reason and the speedometer was acting erratically, te vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replace 3 computer modules (center timer module, printed circuit board module and airbag module), the consumer discovered through the internet that there was a recall for his vehicle but was told that the current recall did not fit the mechanical symptoms his truck was experiencing. *jg *nlm | |||
| Airbag sensor weakly illuminates while vehicle is in motion. dealer has inspected vehicle. *ak | |||
| 04/20/1998 | 1 | ||
| No deployment of air bag during collision resulting in injury to face and body when hitting steering wheel.(attorney for consumer) | |||
| 01/22/1998 | 1 | 03/12/1997 | |
| No deployment of air bags in accident, injuries resulted. | |||
| 07/01/1997 | |||
| Air bags: nhtsa recall #97v080, received recall notice in july. has taken vehicle in 6 times since receiving the notice, and it has not been repaired yet. each time they give a different reason why they have'nt fixed it. *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 06/21/2005 | 121980 | 1 | 06/15/1998 |
| Was driving on interstate 485 at charlotte, nc and airbags deployed with absolutely no collsion. went to dealer and all they wanted to do was charge me 2700.00 to fix the airbags | |||
| 04/05/2005 | 1 | 03/01/1997 | |
| While driving another vehicle veered into consumer's vehicle lane, driver applied the brakes, they did not work and consumer's vehicle crashed into the other vehicle. the left side seat belt came apart. upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. driver sustained head and neck, and knee injuries, and was transported by ambulance to a hospital. vehicle was towed and totaled by insurance company. *ak...daimlerchrysler corporation notified consumer that they could not verify any type of seat belt buckle failure and denied consumer's claim. a police report was on file. *ak | |||
| 08/02/2003 | 67182 | 1 | |
| While driving 45 mph in the rain driver lost control of vehicle and hit a utility pole head on. frontal air bags did not deploy. both driver and passenger were wearing seat belts. the drivers nose was bruised. passenger's head hit the windshield. passenger's face was bruised and windshield cracked. *ak | |||
| 03/15/2003 | 125000 | 1 | 12/21/1997 |
| While traveling at 50 mph the consumer's vehicle hit another vehicle that was at a dead stop. the vehicle was totaled, and none of the air bags deployed. *ak *scc *jb | |||
| 08/11/2002 | |||
| In a rear end collison none of the air bags deployed on impact. impact was so severe that it cracked radiator.*ak | |||
| 06/25/2002 | |||
| Consumer was traveling about 35mph on highway and withoutout prior warning a deer ran across the street and was hit by consumer's vehicle. upon impact, dual airbags didn't deploy. dealership was aware of problem.*ak | |||
| 05/27/2002 | |||
| While driving 65-70 mph both airbags deployed.*ak | |||
| 11/24/2001 | 1 | 11/13/1996 | |
| While traveling approximately 65 mph both frontal air bags deployed unexpectedly when vehicle did not hit any object(s). dealership examined vehicle and could not determine cause of problem. *consumer informed his vehicle was not affected by recall campaign 97v080000.*ak *yh | |||
| 08/22/2001 | 0 | ||
| Consumer was at an intersection waiting for light to change and another vehicle ran red light to switch lanes without looking, and ran into consumer's vehicle. upon impact, airbags didn't deploy. dealership is aware of problem. *ak | |||
| 06/30/2001 | 2 | 03/01/1997 | |
| Airbag deployed with no cause, injuring passenger with up to 2nd degree burns and cracking windshield. tempe dodge, tempe az was contacted and technicians ran diagnostic and found no cause for deployment. dodge however is not accepting responsibility for repair.*ak | |||
| 06/26/2000 | 1 | 03/04/1999 | |
| While driving about 5 mph over a steel plate defective airbag system (driver and passenger ) deployed unexpectedly which may have caused a loss of vehicle control and sustained injuries. dealer said there was an under carriage impact which caused the air bag to deploy. consumer indicated there was no undercarriage impact. *ak *ml | |||
| 02/16/2000 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle was involved in a front end collision at 25 mph, driver's and passenger 's side airbags did not deploy. consumer received minor chest injuries from hitting the steering wheel after impact. *ak | |||
| 01/31/2000 | |||
| Sitting at a stop sign another vehicle made a wide turn and hit consumer's vehicle on driver's side. upon impact, driver side airbag didn't deploy. vehicle was towed to body shop for repairs. didn't contact dealer nor manufacturer.*ak | |||
| 07/01/1999 | 03/01/1999 | ||
| When traveling 35 mph consumer was involved in a head-on collsion in which neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed. consumer has contacted the manufacturer, manufacturer stated this was normal operation. *ak *ml | |||
| 02/11/1999 | |||
| Vehicle was involved in an accident on an icy road condition, causing the vehicle to impact at a post at approximately 35 mph, and both air bags failed to deploy. dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. *ak | |||
| 01/02/1998 | 04/01/1997 | ||
| Air bags deployed causing driver to slam on brakes. this resulted in the suspension crossmember of the vehicle to bend upon impact with the dirt road from the sudden stop. | |||
| Vehicle was in collision at a 1:00 angle at 30mph and airbags did not deploy. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak | |||
| 12/24/1997 | |||
| While driving on the road the truck hit a bump and the air bags deployed, there is a recall on air bags, 97v-080. *ak | |||
| 12/24/1997 | |||
| While driving the truck driver hit a bump and the air bags deployed without any warning. the truck had dual air bags. there is a recall on the air bags, 97v- 080. *ak | |||
| 08/14/1997 | |||
| Vehicle was travling about 45mph when it hit another vehicle in the side, the vehicle's airbag didn't deploy. *ak | |||
| Was in a direct frontal impact and there was no deployment of driver's/passenger's side airbags. also brakes locked up. *ak | |||
| 05/05/1997 | 2 | 03/11/1997 | |
| During frontal impact at speeds of 30mph, the driver's and passenger's side air bags did not deploy. *ak | |||
| Consumer was involved in a 50 mph frontal collision in which the driver's or passenger's air bags did not deploy. please give further details. *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE | |||
| 12/02/2002 | |||
| Consumer stated that the air bag module had popped, causing the air bag light to stay on. ts | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||
| 06/21/2005 | 121980 | 1 | 06/15/1998 |
| Was driving on interstate 485 at charlotte, nc and airbags deployed with absolutely no collsion. went to dealer and all they wanted to do was charge me 2700.00 to fix the airbags | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 1 | 05/23/1997 | |
| Can not get conformation from dodge for airbage recall for 1997 dodge dakota vin #1b7gg23y1vs269790 airbag light is on which was typical of dakotas airbag recalls, but have not been advice of recall. *ak | |||
| 01/24/1997 | 6 | 12/13/1996 | |
| Air bag light would come on/off, also windshield wipers would fall offwhen the wiper arm was used due to a defect in glass. *ak | |||
| When driving the air bag light comes on, called dealer and he said tjat it was normal . *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/01/2000 | |||
| Passenger's air bag needs an on/off switch. small children will have to be transported in front seat from time to time. dealer said switch was available, but i needed a permit from nhtsa to have installed. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1997 | |||
| Child safety seat does not fit in rear section - need on/off airbag switch | |||