NHTSA Recall 99V113000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V113000; Date: May. 6, 1999
Inadvertent air bag deployment can injure a front seat occupant.
Recalled Vehicles:
1993 Chrysler Town And Country; 1994 Chrysler Town And Country; 1995 Chrysler Town And Country; 1993 Dodge Caravan; 1994 Dodge Caravan; 1995 Dodge Caravan; 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan; 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan; 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan; 1993 Plymouth Grand Voyager; 1994 Plymouth Grand Voyager; 1995 Plymouth Grand Voyager; 1993 Plymouth Voyager; 1994 Plymouth Voyager; 1995 Plymouth Voyager
Component: Air Bag
Manufactured by: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 736,824
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 2, 1999
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