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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V113000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 03/01/1993 to 03/31/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 736824 | 08/02/1999 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/06/1999 | 05/12/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: mini vans. the wiring that initiates the driver and/or passenger air bag could electrically short circuit to ground. a short circuit to ground that exists immediately after turning the ignition key to the on or start position can cause the air bag(s) to inadvertently deploy. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Inadvertent air bag deployment can injure a front seat occupant. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will perform an electronic diagnostic check. any short circuits identified in either the driver's or passenger side air bag initiator wire circuit will be repaired. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began august 2, 1999.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 1-800-992-1997. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
| 9837 | 06/24/1998 | 601982 | Information on 30 day airbag wiring diagnostic survey. *yc | 11/10/1999 | |
| 9837 | 08/04/1998 | 602288 | Subject regarding a 30 day airbag wiring diagnostic survey. *ak | 10/20/1998 | |
| 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 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | ||||||
| PE97046 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/24/1997 | 02/27/1998 | INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS | ||
| Complaints allege that the subject vehicles' air bags deployed inadvertently (in most cases when starting the vehicle). | ||||||
| EA98006 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 02/27/1998 | 05/24/1999 | INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS | 99V113000 | |
| Complaints allege that the front air bag (s) deployed inadvertently--in most cases while starting the vehicle. | ||||||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | ||||||
| DP96014 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/14/1996 | DEFECTIVE AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR | |||
| Cfas petitioned the agency to conduct an investigation to determine whether the airbag crash sensor and/or deployment systems for the 1991-92 chevrolet corsica/beretta, 1990-92 ford taurus, and 1994-96 chrysler minivans are defective.cfas allege that information on low speed crashes where occupants have suffered fatal injuries suggests [that the above vehicles] have defective airbag crash sensor and/or deployment systems. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 09/25/2002 | 1 | ||
| Nar 06/19/2003. *mr the consumer was involved in an accident and the vehicle was totaled. the car was occupied with two airbags and at the time of the accident none of the airbags worked. *cb *jb | |||
| 01/16/2003 | 2 | ||
| Consumer have remained to experience the same problems after the recall on windshield wiper wiring was performed. ts the consumer had changed the fuse on numerous occasions before the recall was performed on the air bag(s) and the rear wiper system. the recall was for the wiring system. scc | |||
| 08/18/2002 | |||
| Air bag sensor lights come on and stay on, which could result in permature deployement of air bags or air bags not deploying in an accident.*ak | |||
| 12/15/2001 | |||
| Air bag light remains on while driving. dealer notifed. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 12/15/2001 | |||
| Recall 99 v 113 000/air bag deployment: unable to get dealer: chrysler, jeep irondale, irondale, al; phone # 205/838-8200 to honor recall because no parts were available. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 03/02/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states while driving vehicle was involved in a hard impact, in which the front seats broke, and the airbags did not deployed, two people were injured (claim # 59-v711-343). *yd | |||
| 10/13/2000 | 1 | ||
| While driving, vehicle was involved in a frontal impact collision,and the airbag did no't deploy, three people were injured (claim # 06-5332-053). *yd | |||
| 02/03/2001 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle was involved in an accident, and the air bags did not deploy (claim # 07-3025-098). *yd | |||
| 02/14/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states while driving he lost control of the vehicle and slid onto the wrong side of the road, hitting another vehicle head on, and the air bags failed to deploy, there was one injury. (claim #52-2363-733)8yd | |||
| 03/02/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states while driving vehicle was involved in a hard impact, in which the front seats broke, and the airbags did not deployed, two people were injured (claim # 59-v711-343). *yd | |||
| 10/13/2000 | 1 | ||
| While driving, vehicle was involved in a frontal impact collision,and the airbag did no't deploy, three people were injured (claim # 06-5332-053). *yd | |||
| 02/03/2001 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle was involved in an accident, and the air bags did not deploy (claim # 07-3025-098). *yd | |||
| 02/14/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states while driving he lost control of the vehicle and slid onto the wrong side of the road, hitting another vehicle head on, and the air bags failed to deploy, there was one injury. (claim #52-2363-733)8yd | |||
| 01/15/2002 | 0 | ||
| While driving air bag light will pop up, and there is no way to turn it off. dealer could not fix it. please provide more information.*ak | |||
| 08/28/2001 | 05/01/1994 | ||
| Windshield wipers began intermitently going on/then airbag light started staying on. *ak | |||
| 08/20/1999 | 3 | ||
| The dealer has attempted to fix recall 99v-113 on several occasions but have been unable to permanently solve the problem. nlm | |||
| 03/16/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving stepped on the brake pedal to stop vehicle, but brakes did not activate, abs light came on all the time. *ak consumer states problem was taken care of under warranty. *slc | |||
| 01/03/1996 | 3 | 05/21/1994 | |
| Engine head gaskets blewout 3 times, and engine heads cracked twice. dealer claimed defect was due to radiator. *ak consumer first had problem with vechile leaking oil, dealer replaced the valve cover and head gasket, vehicle leaked again and dealer replaced the front cam and crankseal, vehicle leaked oil a third time and dealer replaced cam seal and pcv valve, dealer later found cracked cylinder head and scored piston and replaced both, vehicle then began to overheat, dealer stated it needed a new thermostat, however it overheated again and the cylinder head had cracked again, later dealer stated that the radiator was the source of the problem, that it was causing the engine to overheat and it caused cylinder head to crack, consumer stated that the temperature gauge never indicated any overheating except for the 2 times mentioned. left axle replaced due to vibration, left axle shaft. brake ligh ton, parking brake was sticking. dealer replaced torque converter and leaking front pump in the transmission. rotors were turned and dealer replaced brake pads due to brake wear. new dashboard installed. repairs to airbag. *slc | |||
| 1 | |||
| Owner seeking reimbursement for recall campaign (99v-130). owner paid to have problem corrected prior to recall notification. *cj | |||
| 08/10/2000 | |||
| Received recall #99v113000 in the mail. contacted dealership for an appointment. after arriving with vehicle mechanic indicated air bag problem was already repaired. electrical systems problem still exist concerning air bags.*ak | |||
| 02/26/2000 | 1 | ||
| The airbag wiring shorted prior to recall notice 99v-113 causing the air bag light to illuminate and caused the rear wiper not to work. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer has been unable to have recall repair 99v113 of the driver/passenger air bag wiring performed due to dealer problem. nlm | |||
| 1 | |||
| During recall repair the battery exploded and dealership refused to fix properly. (99v-113) *mjs | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 1 | ||
| Recall repair can not be completed due to lack of parts. (99v-113) *mjs | |||
| 02/23/2000 | 05/05/1994 | ||
| Recall 99v113000/ air bag deployment. parts needed to repair recall repairs are not available. *ak | |||
| 06/02/1999 | 0 | ||
| Airbag fuse has blown out twice, causing windshield wipers not to work. consumer then received a recall notice on airbag deployment upon starting the car. recall 99v113000. *ak | |||
| Consumer received an recall letter to have the air bag wiring repaired so the fuses would not blow. consumer has had this repair done. but now when the rear winshield wiper is activated, the system shoots the fuse, consumer says that this was not happening before the work was done. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| The air bag warning light is on. | |||
| 08/30/1999 | 1 | ||
| Consumer is having trouble receiving recall repair (99v-113). mjs | |||
| 08/18/1999 | 1 | ||
| Recall repair not completed properly due to lack of parts. (99v-113) mjs | |||
| Upon receipt of manufacturer's recall notice consumer contacted the dealer to schedule an appointment. after arriving at the dealership on the scheduled appointment date, consumer was informed that the parts were not availble. *ak | |||
| 08/23/1999 | 1 | ||
| Recall repair (99v-113) inspection completed however dealership diagnosed additional repair of the airbag computer unit (which dealership refused to repair under recall, required additional charges to consumer). mjs | |||
| 01/26/1999 | 1 | ||
| Recall component failed prior to recall notice causing failure of the rear wiper motor (99v-113). mjs | |||
| Consumer notified the dealership to make and appointment to have the vehicle repaired under the airbag recall . after a month the parts were not available. *ak | |||
| 4 | |||
| Upon receipt of recall for the airbag consumer took the vehicle into dealership for inspection and/or repair. dealer concluded that the vehicle was fine. consumer insisted that every time the rear wiper is turned on the fuse blows on the air bag circuit. manufacturer has been notified. *ak *ml | |||
| 1 | 12/21/1993 | ||
| Vehicle experience false deployment of air bag. nlm | |||
| 05/27/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1994 | |
| Airbag deployed prematurely causing driver to lose control of the car. driver suffered fractured hip and concussion. was hospitalized for 37 days and will be out of work for at least 4 months. | |||
| 04/14/1997 | |||
| Passenger airbag, as per testing, found to be a danger to passenger. | |||
| Air bag warning light comes on/off, indicating a malfunction in the air bag system. | |||
| 02/01/1998 | |||
| Ie97052,;the rear windshield wipers and airbag share the same fuse. when the fuse went out, the airbag light came on. dealer replaced the fuse, but the airbag light came on again. consumer requested to disconnect the rear windshield wiper. currently, the consumer used the rear defroster and the vehicle stalled while driving, which almost caused an accident. dealer cannot determine problem. cause unknown. please provide further details and vin #. *ak | |||
| 07/25/1998 | 2 | 05/23/1994 | |
| Windshield wiper motor failed, airbag fuse failed(unspecified). | |||
| Electrical malfunction causes air bag warning light to come on, indicating a problem. | |||
| 12/16/1996 | 2 | ||
| No deployment of air bag during two separate accidents. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Unspecified: air bag controller failed. | |||
| 1 | 03/01/1994 | ||
| Airbag and rear wipers run off same fuse, driver complains that wiper fuse is too expensive, but must replace to have use of airbags. | |||
| 01/23/1997 | 1 | 01/01/1994 | |
| Driver's side air bag deployment was violent, bag burst open as it deployed, causing fumes to be inhaled by passenger, resulting in a collapsed lung. | |||
| 01/09/1996 | 9 | ||
| No deployment of air bags during head on collision. *sd | |||
| 05/15/1995 | 1 | ||
| The airbag warning light will come on and stay on while driving. tt | |||
| 12/17/1994 | 1 | ||
| No deployment of driver's and passenger's air bags during accident, causing injuries. dup: see 957701. *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 02/17/2002 | 1 | ||
| While driving 35-40 mph, hit another vehicle broadside and airbags did not deploy. had airbags repaired under recall on 2/6/02. vehicle was totaled. five passengers were injured. chrysler contacted. *ak *tt | |||
| 01/21/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Consumer was involved in an accident and the front passenger side seat belt did not restrain consumer resulting in serious injuries, the airbags also went off after the impact.*ak *yh | |||
| 03/12/2001 | 1 | 07/01/1999 | |
| Despite compliance with recall (nhtsa action #pe97049), the airbags did not deploy. i fear the recall work was not effective and could affect thousands of families who drive these vans!*ak | |||
| 02/04/2001 | 1 | 01/01/1994 | |
| Consumer was going approximately 65mph and passenger's side hit other vehicle at right rear fender. right front half of consumer's vehicle was crumbled. airbags didn't deploy upon impact, and vehicle was totalled. no physical injuries. vehicle skidded a total of 70 yards. consumer will send additional infromation. *ak dealer sent letter saying the airbags acted correctly in this particular accident by not deploying. *slc | |||
| 10/13/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1994 | |
| While traveling at 35 mph another vehicle cut consumer off, causing an accident. upon impact, air bags did not deploy at any time. *ak | |||
| Vehicle hit another vehicle at an intersection, and driver's airbag did not deploy. driver sustained an injury, broke collar bone. *ak | |||
| 09/21/1999 | |||
| The consumer was sitting in the vehicle and reached to turn the radio on, and driver's side air bag deployed for no reason. consumer was injured. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1998 | |||
| Upon starting vehicle driver's bag deploy without any indication. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| Upon starting vehicle driver's air bag deployed without any indications. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1999 | |||
| There was an electrical short within the driver side door air bag which caused an electrical malfunction within the vehicle's interior /lighting system, and other safety features. consumer has contacted the dealer. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1998 | |||
| Consumer contacted dealer in reference to nhtsa recall 99v113000/ manufacturer's recall 818 regarding driver's side air bag. dealer refused to take care of recall also, problem with driver's air bag occurred prior to receiving recall notice. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 07/22/1999 | |||
| While sitting at a stop two other vehicles had an accident in which one of the vehicles hit consumer's vehicle head-on, and driver's side air bag didn't deploy. *ak | |||
| 09/16/1997 | 11/18/1993 | ||
| Passenger'd air bag deployment was violent, resulting in injuries. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1998 | |||
| While drivng about 5mph had a frontal impact in which the driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant. consumer stated there is no airbag sensor. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 10/15/1998 | 05/20/1994 | ||
| Driver's airbag failed. | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 08/02/1994 | ||
| Passenger side air bag deployed instantly, when vehicle was started. warning light had come on 1 month earlier. | |||
| During impact at 35 to 40 mph, the driver's and passenger's side air bags did not deploy. *ak | |||
| 07/23/1997 | 1 | ||
| When turning on the ignition, the air bag on the driver's side deployed for no reason. the owner stuffed the air bag back into place, and put duck taped over the steering wheel to hold air bag. *ak *jb | |||
| Vehicle was in driver's front end crash at 25mph and airbag did not work. *ak | |||
| 05/30/1997 | |||
| Windshield wiper motor: rear windshield wiper does not work. wiper motor is connected to the air bag therefore the air bags does not work either. manufacturer is aware of problem and said she should have repaired it, but they will not pay for it. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 2 | 07/01/1995 | |
| On june 10, 1996, consumer started the engine and the air bag deployed, bruising her neck and chest. the abs warning light would go on and off for up to three months then in sept 1996, the air bag deployed again. dealer said there must be a defect in the airbag, but they could not detect it unless the light would come on again. *ak | |||
| 03/15/1997 | |||
| When vehicle was involved in a crash, driving 40-45 mph vehicle hit a guard railon right center first then vehicle turned over and there was no deployment of the air bags. the fire department stated that vehicle was totalled. *ak | |||
| 1 | 07/15/1994 | ||
| Location of the air bag poses a safety problem for a passenger 4 feet and seven inches tall and weighing less than 100 lbs. *ak | |||
| 08/28/1996 | 0 | ||
| Vehicle was hit from behind and went into another vehicle and air bag did not deploy upon impact.*ak | |||
| 06/23/1996 | |||
| Dual air bag did not deploy during a 35mph collision. *ak | |||
| 03/19/1996 | |||
| Had a frontal collision, neither air bag deployed. *ak | |||
| 03/18/1996 | |||
| The consumer had an accident and the air bag didn't deploy. please describe. *ak | |||
| 02/07/1996 | |||
| Dual airbags deployed when the key was turned to crank the vehicle. tt | |||
| 01/20/1996 | |||
| Passengers side air bag did not deploy in frontal collision (12:00) going 35 mph. tt | |||
| 01/20/1996 | |||
| Drivers side air bag did not deploy in frontal collision (12:00) going 35 mph. tt | |||
| 01/10/1996 | |||
| When vehicle was involved in accident air bags did not deploy and seat belt did not hold driver. please describe details. tt | |||
| 12/16/1995 | |||
| Passengers air bag did not deploy after a broad side at 30 to 32mph. tt | |||
| 12/16/1995 | |||
| Drivers air bag did not deploy after a broad side at 30 to 32mph. tt | |||
| 12/17/1995 | |||
| Was hit in the front and drivers airbag did not deploy. please describe. tt | |||
| 12/17/1995 | |||
| Was hit in the front and passengers airbag did not deploy. please describe. tt | |||
| 12/13/1995 | |||
| Drivers airbag did not deploy during front end collision; vehicle ran into two trees. tt | |||
| 12/13/1995 | |||
| Passengers airbag did not deploy during front end collision; vehicle ran into two trees. tt | |||
| 11/28/1995 | |||
| Had a frontal collision, passengers air bag did not deploy. tt | |||
| 11/28/1995 | 1 | 09/01/1994 | |
| Had a frontal collision, drivers air bag did not deploy. tt consumer also states that seat belt did not retract him and he and passenger suffered injuries.*jb | |||
| 09/17/1994 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 5 mph and pasdengers airbag did not deploy tt | |||
| 09/17/1994 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 55 mph and drivers airbag did not deploy. tt | |||
| 06/25/1995 | |||
| In a vehicle crash the air bags did not deploy. tt | |||
| 06/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle was in an accident and driver's air bag didn't deploy consumer hit passenger side of another car. tt | |||
| 06/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle was in an accident and passenger's air bag didn't deploy. consumer hit passenger's side of another car. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1994 | |||
| Consumer was in an accident and hit a wall the air bag didn't deployed. tt | |||
| 04/06/1995 | |||
| Air bag failed to deploy when driver rear ended another vehicle. please describe details. tt | |||
| 11/15/1994 | |||
| Traveling 55mph hit deer head on air bad did not deploy. tt | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||
| 10/26/2002 | 136410 | 1 | 11/01/1999 |
| The air bag light illuminated and could be inoperative in the event of an accident. dealer notified. ts. consumer added the air bag light would come on when the rear wiper was activated. dealership found air bag module had shorted out and blew the rear wiper fuse. *tt *jb | |||
| Consumer state when turning on rear wiper , short occurred, also abs light stay on continually . dealer repaired abs light, wipers still short out. mjs | |||
| AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/18/1999 | 1 | ||
| Recall repair not completed properly due to lack of parts. (99v-113) mjs | |||
| 07/05/1999 | 2 | 03/01/1997 | |
| Air bag fuse blows out when rear wiper is turned on. yh | |||
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 07/01/1999 | |||
| There was an electrical short within the driver side door air bag which caused an electrical malfunction within the vehicle's interior /lighting system, and other safety features. consumer has contacted the dealer. please provide any further details. *ak | |||