Four problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2001 Dodge Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Dodge Caravan based on all problems reported for the 2001 Caravan.
Driver's air bag warning light comes on. When this happens the horn will not operate. The problem sometimes goes away when the steering wheel is turned. My concern is that the air bag may not deploy if I were in an accident. Also, the horn may not work when needed I. E. If a child runs out in front of my van. This is an unsafe condition.
Air bag light intermittently comes on while driving, dealer diagnosed problem as faulty "clockspring" in the steering wheel. This same problem existed and was under recall in previous year Caravans. Called Chrysler about issue and was told it was not their issue since the vehicle has 50k miles and the vehicle warranty expired at 36k. This is a safety issue since the air bag will not deploy in the event of a accident. I paid the dealer to replace the clockspring at a cost of $225. 00. Since this vehicle was recalled for the same issue less than 3 years earlier I do not believe this safety issue was adaquately resolved.
Mr. Gerald lotto is an attorney on behalf of sherri capone stating that air bags did not deploy during a collision. There was damage to the front of the vehicle and ms. Capone sustained extensive facial injuries.
While driving about 30 mph another vehicle was stopping at a red light, consumer could not stop vehicle on time and crash into rear of other vehicle. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Please provide more information.