Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
90V194000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 09/01/1990 to 10/01/1990V (Vehicle)39804/14/1991MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC11/19/199011/29/1990
Defect SummaryThe two air bag system front impact sensors may not be secured to their mounting brackets.
Consequence SummaryAir bag will not deploy in a frontal collision if thefront impact sensors are not attached.
Corrective SummaryRepair to assure proper attachment of front impact sensors to brackets.
NotesSystem: air bag sensors.vehicle description: passenger cars.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
08270009/29/20006092304Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures. *tt12/04/2000
AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
08379911/12/1999081798C6089800Daimlerchrysler corporation is now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles. *tt02/25/2000

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS
04/03/19963
 Other: air bag problems. (attorney for client) (third vehicle on 503129, 601422, 601428) *dh
08/13/19941
 False deployment of driver's airbag resulted in injury. *aw
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
03/12/20031
 Consumer drove over an exposed portion of a railroad track at approximately 10 mph. the driver's front air bag deployed without warning which resulted in the consumer sustaining burns from the deployment chemicals. *jb
05/27/2001105/01/2001
 Vehicle was stolen, traveling wet road, approx. 40mph, lost control, hit and broke telephone pole, frontal damage,bent frame, airbag did not deploy, car purchased 3 weeks prior to incident, thief fled scene. *ak
07/01/1999
 Was going 35mph when another vehicle ran stop sign and hit consumer's vehicle. acclaim was crossing intersection. upon impact, driver's air bag failed to deploy. *ak
10/20/1997101/01/1995
 Driver's airbag did not deploy during front end collision. front end of vehicle hit passenger's side door of another moving vehicle. vehicle to be inspected by insurance company. *ak
06/20/1997
 The driver's side airbag deployed and the bag exploded further, injuring the driver. *ak
 During frontal crash seat belt didnt lock and airbag didnt deploy. please describe. *ak
12/17/19960
 While driving on ice lost control of vehicle and hit utility pole head-on, air bags did not deploy, causing consumer to sustain chest and back injuries. *ak
07/18/1996102/01/1992
 Applied the brakes and the air bag deployed. *ak
11/10/1995
 Upon air bag deployment, driver received burns on face and chin area. please describe details. tt
10/21/1995
 Driver's air bag deployed, burning drivers clothing. tt
02/04/19951
 Driver air bag deployed, but did not inflate during an accident. tt
10/31/1994
 (603-528-5774h)airbag partially deployed in a frontend collision at 40-50mph into guardrail causing minor injuries and burns to driver. please describe details.
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
07/05/1996
 Air bag indicator lights stays on at all times. consumer has had this problem service (3) times.*ak
AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW
10/20/1997101/01/1995
 Driver's airbag did not deploy during front end collision. front end of vehicle hit passenger's side door of another moving vehicle. vehicle to be inspected by insurance company. *ak