26 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 1997 Dodge Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1997 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the air bags deployed inadvertently. The contact sustained bruises and scratches to the right arm when the air bags deployed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 39,000.
Complaint received via e-mail. My vehicle was met with an accident on route 516, old bridge, NJ. My vehicle was hit from behind by a school bus and pushed into a lamp pole. My vehicle is totaled as per state farm insurance. Both air bag failed to work. The driver and passenger seats collapsed backward instead of protecting our neck and body. The vehicle is with state farm insurance. . Also, driver and passenger seats collapsed backwards, resulting in two injuries.
While driving, the srs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. The driver pressed down on the horn, but it failed to work. Please fill in additional information.
Consumer was having the same problems as stated in recall 04v480000 concerning air bag clock spring. Dealership would not repair free of charge because the VIN was not included.
In January 2003, I received a recall notice from Chrysler for the air bag clock spring on my 1997 Dodge Caravan. The notice said that if I had already had the clock spring replaced ( I had), that I should submit the requested information and they would pay me back. I sent this information on January 12, 2003 to the address on the recall notice. The repair cost $142. 22. I heard nothing unti April 4, 2003, when I received a letter asking for the same copies I had submitted in January. I resent them, and have heard nothing since. It has now been six months since I received the original notice from Chrysler (reference # 10925018-vr102141-b24) and still have no reimbursement. It appears Chrysler has no intention of complying with the information in their recall notice. What should I do?.
After the dealership metro Chrysler; 718-479-6452; jamaica queens NY; did the recall for the clock spring; 02 v 293 000, vehicle was in a frontal collision and none of the air bags deployed upon impact. Ts.
The steering wheel clockspring failure results in the simultaneous failure of the airbag system, horn, and cruise control.
Dodge Caravan failure of clock spring mechanism which is failing in 1996-2000 Caravans and the NHTSA is investigating.
Horn will intermittently work. Contacted dealer, and the dealer stated that problem could possibly be becaused by a clock spring defect. Jlg.
Air bag/ horn and crusie control failed due to clockspring malfunctioning. Horn could not be used in a emergency situation. Dealer was notified. Please provide more information.
Air bag and the horn arev not working properly. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated that it could be clockspring material on vehicle.
Clock spring failed, causing cruise control/air bags,and horn not to work. Chrysler said part not covered under warranty. If part is considered a wiring harness then it should be covered under warranty that we purchased.
The vehicle clock spring failed prior to recall notice #b24. The consumer requested reimbursement.
Airbag, horn, and cruise control all failed at the same time. Cause is the clockspring module behind the steering wheel. This is a safefy hazzard and Chrysler should pay the repair. This is a common problem on this Mini van.
Consumer wants to be reimbursed for clock spring work done on vehicle on March 21, 2002.
Air bag equipment should have a life time warranty and should not be up to owner to repair. The clockspring also clicks in the steering wheel even when it was new. The new clockspring clicks too. It does not seem I should have to listen to the clockspring or pay for it when it goes out.
"clock spring" defective. Under NHTSA recall no. : 98v046, earlier Dodge models showed similar problem and were subject to a recall. I want to see a recall issued for this model.
This failure causes the airbag to not work, the horn to not work and no cruise control. I have also heard the the airbag may deply at any time. This could be a problem if going down the road at 65 mph. This is a defective part and Chrysler should recall and repair. I understand that other cars with same problem has been recalled (some jeeps and trucks).
Consumer stated the vehicle experienced a clockspring failure.
Tire blew-we spun out, hit a semi, totaled van. . Insurance CO inspector said tire was defective-tread totally came off-just had tires serviced in July 2001. Neither airbag deployed and we hit semi in front-cut engine in half . When bought car, dealer said it had been in no previous accidents, but we're later told when we found glass in the back, that the rear bumper/panel had been previously replaced. Wondering now if airbags were not recharged from a previous accident. Accident occured 6 hrs outside san antonio (van horn, TX) and van is now in el paso, TX.
Clock spring failed. Ph.
Dealership repaired defect of airbag/steering column/electrical problems last February. Consumer states that these defects have occurred again. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Informed that clock work mechanism is defective under steering wheel cover, this controls the airbag,cruise control and horn. Told by dealership this was a common problem and was not covered under extended warranty.
Air bags deployed without vehicle being in an accident. Consumer stated the claim was denied by the manufacturer because they felt that the undercarriage was damaged due to a significant impact with the hard surface. A police report was taken. Driver was injured.
Clockspring failed, causing horn/air bag and cruise control to malfunction.
Consumer states that the air bag warning lamp illumination due to clock spring, which could result into driver's air bag open circuit. Make model year is under recall consumer VIN number does not comply. Please provide further information. Ts.