Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems of the 1999 Dodge Caravan

Eight problems related to front air bag sensor control have been reported for the 1999 Dodge Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 11/23/2004

Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for the air bag/clock spring recall 04v480000, repairs were supposedly made, however, the air bag light came on and remained on.

2 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 11/16/2004

Recall 04v480000 concerning air bag clock spring. Consumer was upset that the dealer gave her an appointment for 3:00 pm on November 16, 2004. After waiting she was told that dealer was not able to see her, and she needed to go to the dealer that modified her vehicle for the handicapped.

3 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 11/12/2004

The air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer pressed down on the horn and it failed to come on its own. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and determined that the clock spring needed to be replaced.

4 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 09/09/2004

Consumer pressed on horn and it did not work. Also, air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer will take the vehicle to dealer for inspection.

5 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 08/19/2004

Received safety recall for clockspring, took to dealer for repairs. They also removed and repaired engine sensors .

6 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 07/09/2004

While driving air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Following that the horn and the cruise control failed to operate. Consumer contacted the dealer, and mechanic determined that the clock spring needed replacement. Consumer called in to make an appointment.

7 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 06/02/2004

The clock spring malfunctioned. As a result, air bag sensor light stayed on, and the horn failed. Consumer was concerned that the air bags will not deploy upon impact.

8 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 05/28/2004

Airbag sensor light continued to stay on. As a result, horn and cruise control failed. A recall for the clock spring was issued. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to model year.


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