Two problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 1999 Chrysler Town & Country. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
No crash involved. . . Noticed after a rainstorm here on the coast, that there was the sound of water rolling back and forth in the dash area when I was driving. . Not only that, but there was a significant(huge flood) of water coming into the passenger compartment from the dash area immediately in front of the passenger seat. . . Enough water that my carpeting was completely soaked, and ruined. After this happened many times. . I finally figured out what it was. . There is some sort of drain hose to a water collection reservoir under the windshield. . . Which can be disconnected to drain, but in the event of debris washing into it. . . Would clog up and overflow. . Resulting in the described condition. . This is very poor design in my opinion. . Some of folks I have had this to. . Did not have a clue what was going on. . . I have not said anything to Chrysler about this. . . But think it is not just me who has the issue. . And it also could be a contributor to some of the other issues I have read about. . Particularly the condensation issue and the airbag issue. . I am concerned that the electronics will fail. . . Please advise. . . I am picking a random date when it first happened. . . Also. . Has occurred many times since unless I clean the drain hoses. . . Never had this happen on any other vehicle. . . ?.
A recall was issued on November 4, 2002 for Chrysler town and country Mini vans 1996-1998 model years. Situation: the clockspring on about 1,475,000 of the affected vehicles may lose the electrical connection to the steering wheel mounted electrical components. [NHTSA recall no. 02v293/daimlerchrysler recall no. B24] my 1999 town and country Mini van has the same exact problem. This poses a serious problem for me and my family's safety. I don't understand why my van is not covered. It is only logical that other year vans even newer than the recall years be covered. Mine was built 6 months after recall end. Considering the recall of over 1. 5 million other units. It only makes sense that the 1999 model year was also put together wrong also. I have written to daimler Chrysler but was turned down by: andrew miller senior staff representative daimlerchrysler customer assistance center he gave me the typle corporate reply in trying to get off the hook. Is there anyting you can do?.