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 | |
| 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 | |||
| 01/29/1998 | 1 | 10/07/1997 | |
| 1996 plymouth breeze involved in accident due to equipment failure.*mr the accident was the result of steering problems. consume later received a safety recall notification from chrysler that concerned the lower control arms and ball joints. consumer's son sustained injuries. insurance company declared the vehicle totaled. the head gasket was replaced prior to the accident. driver was making a turn when he hear a clinking or popping sound. at the enid of the turn the steering wheel would not steer the vehicle. he hit the curb and heard a loud sound under the vehicle. he then hit the sign pole, which broke a the base and came through the windshield. he had to duck out of the way as the pole hit his headrest and then struck the wall. this is where he injured his neck and back, trying to avoid the pole. the air bags didn't deploy. *ph | |||
| 03/24/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer was involved in a head on collision. the air bag deployed at 15 mph which caused severe injuries to consumer. dealer notified. please provide additional information. *ph | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 05/22/2002 | |||
| While traveling on highway another vehicle made a sudden stop in front of consumer's vehicle, and it hit the other vehicle from behind. upon impact, dual airbags didn't deploy. dealership was aware of problem.*ak | |||
| 07/20/2001 | 03/01/2000 | ||
| Going 50 before braking in frontal collision accident, airbag didnt deploy.*ak | |||
| 10/05/2000 | 1 | 04/29/1997 | |
| Consumer was involved in a 40 mph frontal collision in which driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy. *ak a passenger sustained minor injuries. *yh | |||
| Vehicle rear ended another vehicle at about 20mph, and neither driver's side nor passenger side airbags deployed. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak | |||
| 03/30/1999 | 1 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Oil pan design defect caused initial report ..see odi 701385..reported nov 1998 when oil pan wore thru and developed slow oil leak and oil pressure warning light failed resulting in engine seizingnecesitating rebuild at aprx $3700.. at 5114 miles later(52900) while on hoist, owner checked pan and found that the pan has again worn almost through from road abrasions during just normal operation with occasional dragging on speed bumbs ,driveway inclines ,road gutters on drive in etc. if continues to wear at current rate expect failure on the new replacement pan in 2500-5000 miles.this pan area immediately below oil drain plug is totally unprotected and is 1st area of impact when car dips for any reason enough to make contact with road. it according to the mechanic at northglenn dodge when showed to him on hoist and ask..is a common problem with the breeze and seen alot. i intend to pursue problem directly with plymouth factory. airbags failed @ 35mph in accident when breeze rearended a 1964 chev carrall foldi*ak | |||
| 06/20/1999 | |||
| Vehicle was invoved in a accident at 50-60 mph before braking which cause consumer vehicle to rearend another vehicle; both air bags fail to deployed mfr/dealer was not notified at this time. | |||
| 05/24/1999 | |||
| While driving at 45 mph, a trailer truck pulled out in front of consumer's vehicle, and consumer hit truck on the side. upon impact, driver side and passenger's side air bags didn't deploy. *ak | |||
| 08/18/1997 | 1 | 04/30/1996 | |
| During a frontal impact at 35mph, the driver's and passenger's side air bags did not deploy. *ak | |||
| 05/14/1997 | |||
| While driving 25-30 mph, the vehicle had a frontal collision with a buick station wagon and both driver's and passenger's side airbags did not deploy, causing injuries to the occupants. *ak | |||