Seven problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 1997 Dodge Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Consumer's vehicle was hit head on by another vehicle at 40 mph. Only the passenger's side air bag deployed. However, driver's side air bag failed to deploy. Driver sustained bruises to breast and stomach. Recall 04v480000 air bag clock spring was issued. But this vehicle was not included in the recall due to model year.
The vehicle was involved in a collision where the consumers vehicle rear ended a pick up truck. Neither driver nor passenger side air bags deployed. No serious injuries were sustained.
While traveling at 5 to 10 mph consumer ran over a rock in road and driver's side and passenger's side airbags deployed. Consumer feels these airbags should not have deployed. Please provide any further information.
Consumer's vehicle hit another vehicle head-on to side of other vehicle. Vehicle was moving apporximately 55 mph at the time of impact, and neither driver's side nor passenger's side airbags deploy. Ed.
The consumer was a passenger in vehicle, and rear tire blew out, causing consumer to apply the brakes, which did not work. Vehicle hit a curb, and passenger's side air bag deployed.
While driving the driver's and passenger's side air bags deployed without reason. Cause unknown. Dup of 813912, added on 25-Feb-98.
While driving at 20 mph driver's side and passenger side air bags deployed inadvertently and without warning. Both driver/passenger sustained injuries. Dealer has been contacted.