NHTSA Recall 04V480000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V480000; Date: Oct. 6, 2004
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:
1998 Chrysler Town And Country; 1999 Chrysler Town And Country; 2000 Chrysler Town And Country; 1998 Dodge Caravan; 1999 Dodge Caravan; 2000 Dodge Caravan; 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan; 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan; 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan; 1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager; 1999 Plymouth Grand Voyager; 2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager; 1998 Plymouth Voyager; 1999 Plymouth Voyager; 2000 Plymouth Voyager
Component: Air Bag
Manufactured by: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 955,344
Recall Summary:
On certain minivans, the driver's air bag may become disabled due to a failure of the clockspring, which is located in the hub of the steering wheel.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly on all covered vehicles with 70,000 miles or less. For those vehicles with more than 70,000 miles, daimlerchrysler will offer an extended lifetime warranty under which it will replace the clockspring at no charge if it fails. Daimlerchrysler will also reimburse owners who have paid to have the clockspring replaced on their vehicles. The recall began on October 12, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Recall Notes:
Daimlerchrysler recall no. D17. 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: Oct 12, 2004
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