Front Air Bag problems of the 1997 Dodge Caravan

Consumer complaint regarding 1997 Caravan clock spring assembly. The vehicle's horn failed due to a faulty clockspring. The consumer did some research and found out that the vehicle's clockspring had been recalled, recall number 02v293000 . The consumer never received the notice.

Received a safety recall letter for the clockspring on my minivan (yr714091 notification code d17) issues with airbag deploying light and horn will not work. According to Dodge, the reason this is happening is because of the clockspring in the minivan. Went to have it repaired at Dodge and the service man at Dodge said my minivan does not apply to the recall. Told him why my problems are that described in the recall letter. He said it's not part of the recall.

The consumer requested reimbursement for recall repairs. The consumer was denied because the repairs were not done the dealer. The a/c was inoperative, the cruise control was inoperative and the ses light. Recall# 04v480000.

Nar 04/01/2003. The consumer had the air bag problem fixed on the vehicle on the vehicle prior to the recall because the vehicle was already exhibiting problems.

Prior to the recall notification, the consumer had paid for the repairs regarding the clock spring, the consumer requested reimbursement. In addition, the dealer replaced engine oil filter. . Also the gas filler door had to be replaced.

Air bags not working, horn not working, and cruise control not working. Was told by dealership it was the clockspring. Dt.

While applying brakes air bag deployed, cause injuries to consumer.

Front crash at 25 mph, driver's airbag deployed, passenger airbag exploded. Passenger suffered chemical burns on face. Damage to vehicle unknown at this time.

The vehicles clock spring failed prior to recall notice 02v-293000. The consumer requested reimbursement but only received partial reimbursement.

In a head on collision none of the air bags deployed on impact. Driver sustained major injuries.

Driving down the road at 35 mph when both air bags went off at once. No reason for deployment, no other vehicles or damage involved. Caused miner abrasions to driver and passenger as well as damage by spilled soda of passenger. Also cracked the windshield.

Vehicle was totaled in a frontal crash on driver's side. Neither passenger's or driver's air bag deployed. Consumer sustained multiple injuries. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

Vehicle was involed in an accident. Driver's air bag didn't deploy from a frontal impact. Vehicle was totaled. Chrysler representative examined, and stated clock spring wasn't functioning. Consumer will add additional comments.

Consumer hit a pothole and both of the air bags deployed. Consumer and wife were injured.

While driving 5-7 mph, vehicle went over a manhole cover, and both airbags deployed.

Car traveling north bound on 10th avein brooklyn, n. Y. Car proceeded to make a left turn at the intersection of 10th Ave and 76th st. Car proceeded approx. 5-10mph making a left turn on the 76th street, when the car when over a manhole cover. At that time air bags deployed.

There was no deployment of the driver's or passenger's air bags when van was involved in a rear end crash, going about 25-30 mph. Everything from the engine block forward was crushed, including the dip stick. The van has been repaired.

False deployment of air bags when driving over pot hole caused facial injuries.

While driving 35 mph the vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact the air bags didn't deploy and the third row seat separated from the track an slid forward. No injuries were reported.

While driving at 35 mph vehicle was in a frontal collision. None of the frontal air bags deployed upon impact. Driver sustained serious lifetime injuries from impacting the steering wheel.

Consumer states while driving 50mph hit a deer with front end and neither air bag deployed, causing injuries. Please provide any additional information. Ts.

Vehicle was broadsided by another vehicle, causing both airbags to deploy, the passenger who is under 5 feet tall experienced damage to the face and eyes because of the violent deployment of the airbag.

Consumer states of having problems with the air bag, horn and cruise control. Dealer was notified. Ts.