NHTSA Recall 97V080000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V080000; Date: May. 16, 1997
Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Dodge Dakota; 1997 Dodge Neon; 1997 Dodge Viper; 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee; 1997 Jeep Wrangler; 1997 Plymouth Neon
Component: Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 125,000
Recall Summary:
The electrical circuit design allows the potential for an inadvertent air bag deployment upon vehicle ignition shut down.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the air bag electronic control module with a newly designed module.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began during July 1997. 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 1-800-853-1403. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 15, 1997
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