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 - FRONTAL | |||||
| 231997 | 04/04/1997 | 51927 | If a warped or poor fitting passenger airbag door exists, the airbag door can now be serviced separate from the instrument panel assembly. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| 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 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 12/09/2004 | 5000 | 7 | 01/05/1995 |
| Since owning the 1995 dodge intrepid we purchased brand new, these are the problems experienced since owning and the problems being experienced now. we have had steering problems which required the power steering pump to be replaced, also some arm had to be replaced due to the right front wheel wobbling. our electric locks have engaged as if holding the switch for a couple of seconds on the passenger side and the driver side. never was fixed due to dealer not duplicating. our ac/heat electronic controls stuck and would not respond to any commands and constantly was blowing hot air, pulling fuse was only remedy. electronic gauges will not always show correct information ie. fuel level, temp, fuel used, compass, ..etc, turning car on/off will usually correct it. our fuel rails has been replaced under warranty recall, but i still will smell fuel inside. our passenger side air bag is warped. our headlights will not come on at times and even go out while driving. flashing high/low beam steering column switch will usually make them come on. our most recent problem and the state our vehicle is in right now is smoke is coming from the steering column and it is very hot and i believe a fire is trying to start. the car is parked at the location this started at and is not being driven. *jb | |||
| 11/13/2002 | 111273 | 1 | 02/01/2000 |
| The consumer was in a collision and the air bags did not deploy. scc ph | |||
| 04/23/2001 | 1 | 04/01/1997 | |
| Was traveling 25-30mph, rear ended another vehicle. bumper was pushed downward. upon impact, dual air bags failed to deploy. *ak *jb | |||
| 12/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| The air bag diagnostic module failed causing all the instrument panel gauges and displays to go dead, the air bag light comes on and problems with the climate control system. *mjs | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle was involved in accident, airbags experienced no deployment resulting in injury. *slc | |||
| While traveling consumer noticed air bag indicator light on. dealer has been contacted . please provide further information. *ak | |||
| Airbag sensor light continues to illuminate while the vehicle is in motion. *ak | |||
| 09/03/1999 | 2 | ||
| I had a frontal collision with a telephone pole at 40 mph with no deployment of airbags. neck and back injuries. also, there are apparently two recalls on my vehicle that i have never received notification on. | |||
| 01/25/1999 | |||
| Air bags sensor light intermittently would come on and stay on when vehicle is started. dealer inspected vehicle and informed consumer that no problem could be found. also, since transmission had been rebuilt. the control panel failed to operate, and gear shift failed to light up. while driving on highway at appoximately 60-65 mph,transmission appeared to downshift to low and all lights would go out. dealer/manufacturer notified, and problem still exits. can nhtsa help in this matter. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1997 | |
| Air bag lock spring failed causing the air bag light to be illuminated. | |||
| 03/14/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1997 | |
| No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak | |||
| Air bag cover is separating from the dash area, cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1998 | |||
| I am under five feet tall and read about the dangers of the air bags. i would like mine to be disconnected and the dodge dealership says they can't do it. where do i go to have this done? i have to have the seat pushed real close to the dashboard in order to reach the pedals. it would not be feasible to have a pedal extender installed as my husband drives the car also and is six feet tall.what can i do? i dont wear my seatbelt because i am afraid i cant get out from under the airbag if i was to wreck! i cannot trade in my car but i was not told about the dangers! please help me. concern of safety of short person and air bag; and concern about air bag safety (other than short person) added on 09-07-1999. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Airbag failed to deploy during accident. | |||
| 08/07/1996 | 1 | 08/28/1995 | |
| No deployment of airbag during collision, causing injury. | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 07/29/2003 | |||
| While traveling through an intersection another vehicle hit consumer's vehicle from the side, causing a collision. driver's side airbag did not deploy. *ak | |||
| 03/21/2003 | |||
| The vehicles air bag was clicking and rising. the consumer has been having problems getting the dealer to repair the vehicles air bag on the passenger side. the dealer stated that there was nothing wrong with it, but the consumer is afraid it is going to deploy. *nlm | |||
| 03/14/2002 | |||
| Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision of 30 mph ,and neither air bag deployed. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 04/23/2001 | 1 | 04/01/1997 | |
| Was traveling 25-30mph, rear ended another vehicle. bumper was pushed downward. upon impact, dual air bags failed to deploy. *ak *jb | |||
| 11/13/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1996 | |
| No deployment of both frontal air bags during front end collision with extensive damage to the vehicle. *mjs | |||
| 05/18/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| I would like to find out why my airbags did not deploy in the wreck....the manufactuar said they would deploy at 15mph and above..no aorbag switch on the car showed up ever. *ak | |||
| 04/14/2000 | |||
| Vehicle was involved in a frontal collsion at 50 mph, and the airbags did not deploy. dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| Vehicle hit a 600lb deer head-on at 63mph, and neither driver's side nor passenger's side airbag deployed. currently, autoshop has vehicle . *ak | |||
| 02/27/1999 | |||
| While driving 45 mph vehicle hit a cow, frontal impact and caused serious damage to the front end, but driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant in accident. please provide further information and vin#. *ak | |||
| Due to location of the driver's side air bag and a mixture of the turnning the wheel, the horn does not work because the clock spring has opened. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 01/18/1999 | 1 | ||
| Driver of vehicle lost control and struck a culvert on icy roadway. extensive front damage to entire front of car. driver's side air bag did not deploy. *ak | |||
| 11/21/1997 | |||
| When vehicle was involved in an inter-sectional crash, traveling about 20-25 mph with front end damages, totalling excess of $6,000.00 dollars, there was no deployment of air bags. *ak | |||
| 10/26/1995 | 07/10/1995 | ||
| During head on collision, the drivers/passenger's air bags did not deploy and fuel cut off switch did not work. tt | |||
| 08/05/1997 | |||
| Air bags: driving approximately 60mph when three deers ran out in front of vehicle. tried to avoid hitting deers , left tire went into a ditch, swerved and hit the front of a house full force. neither air bag deployed. *ak | |||
| 08/03/1997 | 0 | ||
| While coming off a ramp the auto went into a skid and went into a storm trench. the auto turned upside down and the air bags did not deploy. *ak | |||
| 07/08/1997 | |||
| Driving approximately 35mph passed out while driving, hit a tree, and neither air bag deployed. *ak | |||
| 12/07/1996 | 0 | ||
| While driving vehicle rearended a jeep cherokee, vehicle went under bumper, air bags did not deploy. *ak | |||
| 09/26/1996 | |||
| Consumer was in an accident the driver's side seat belt came loose and both air bags didn't deploy . please descibe. *ak | |||
| 08/14/1995 | 1 | ||
| Motor mount/brake problem caused accident with no deployment of air bags. (attorney for client) | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 1 | 01/29/1995 | |
| No deployment of driver's and passenger's air bags durin ghead-on collision, resulting in injuries. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1996 | |||
| During vehicle operation air bags did not deploy during a head on accident at 40 mph.*ak | |||
| 12/22/1995 | |||
| Head on collision and driver and passenger air bags did not deploy. please describe details. tt | |||
| 10/26/1995 | |||
| During head on collision, the passengers air bag did not deploy and fuel cut off switch did not work. tt | |||
| 07/27/1995 | |||
| During front end collision passengers airbag did not deploy. tt | |||
| 07/27/1995 | |||
| During front end collision drivers airbag did not deploy. tt | |||
| 07/09/1995 | |||
| The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and the vehicle did not deploy. please describe. tt | |||
| 02/11/1995 | 1 | ||
| Upon impact, during frontal crash at approx. 3o mph, 1:30 on front bumper, passengers air bag failed to deploy. *ak | |||
| 02/11/1995 | 1 | ||
| Upon impact, during frontal crash at approx. 3o mph, 1:30 on front bumper,drivers air bag failed to deploy. tt | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||
| 08/30/2000 | 1 | 02/01/2000 | |
| Passenger's side air bag is concaved in and the cover is coming loose, air bag light is illuminated on dash. consumer has contacted a mechanic. mechanic stated that entire air bag unit on passenger's side needed replacing. *ak consumer states the passenger side airbag will not deploy, the light on the dash is from the sensors in the bumper, consumer feels the entire repair cost should be covered, dealer replaced sensor. *slc | |||
| AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/19/2003 | 1 | ||
| After parking the vehicle consumer touched the on/off switch to turn the lights off and switch was extremely hot. the driving lights had to be removed to get them to work. *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 08/30/2000 | 1 | 02/01/2000 | |
| Passenger's side air bag is concaved in and the cover is coming loose, air bag light is illuminated on dash. consumer has contacted a mechanic. mechanic stated that entire air bag unit on passenger's side needed replacing. *ak consumer states the passenger side airbag will not deploy, the light on the dash is from the sensors in the bumper, consumer feels the entire repair cost should be covered, dealer replaced sensor. *slc | |||
| 03/01/2001 | |||
| Vehicle was involved in a minor fender bender at about 3 mph no damage was done to the front ofvehicle, but passenger's side air bag did not deploy.*ak | |||