NHTSA Recall 02V293000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V293000; Date: Nov. 7, 2002
This condition will manifest itself through illumination of the air bag warning lamp, and could eventually result in a driver's air bag open circuit, if the part is not replaced in a reasonable amount of time.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Chrysler Town And Country; 1997 Chrysler Town And Country; 1998 Chrysler Town And Country; 1996 Dodge Caravan; 1997 Dodge Caravan; 1998 Dodge Caravan; 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan; 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan; 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan; 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager; 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager; 1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager; 1996 Plymouth Voyager; 1997 Plymouth Voyager; 1998 Plymouth Voyager
Component: Air Bags:frontal
Manufactured by: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 1,500,521
Recall Summary:
On certain Mini vans, the clockspring assembly may have been wound incorrectly during the vehicle assembly process.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly on all vehicles with 70,000 miles or less. An extended lifetime warranty will also be placed on this component for all affected vehicles, regardless of mileage. Daimlerchrysler will also reimburse owners who have paid to have the clockspring replaced on their vehicles. Owner notification began November 18, 2002. 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 daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Recall Notes:
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 18, 2002
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