Air Bag Light On problems of the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan - part 1

1996 Grand Caravan taken in for service due to recall notice . Fuel rail and air bags. Air bag light was on continuously, technician replaced clockspring but air bag light continued to be on. It was that the said air bag module would have to be replaced and this was not covered under recall. Apparently, this is not unusual with this make and model. Air bag module replacement was estimated to be $400. 00. This should also be covered by recall, as many others have experienced this same problem.

I have a 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan and my airbag light stays on, horn and cruise control has gone out. I have 3 other friends with the same problem and I feel this should be a recall fix if so many other same year vehicles have the same exact problem. I even found a website with many others listed having the same problem. I have recently returned from kuwait in the middle east and when I began driving my van again this problem was identified. This is definitely a safety hazard. Please let me know if I can take to a dealer near me to have fixed free of charge?.

Air bag light on electrical failure intermittent manufacturer refuses to discuss recall. Dt.

Consumer states that the air bag light stays on for no reason every time the vehicle is on. Ts.

Air bag light was on all the time. Cruise control and horn were not fuctioning correctly. Dealer was contacted.

Consumer states that the clock spring is defective and now the air bag light has come on and also the horn stopped working and cruise control stopped working. Contacted dealer and the dealer is not willing to do anything. Nlm.

Airbag indicator light came on and noted horn and cruise control were inoperable. Research indicates airbag clock spring failure located in steering wheel. Intend to report to dealer.

Airbag light is on, horn and cruise control stopped working.

Airbag light is on/horn, and cruise control stopped working. Dealer stated clockspring assembly needed to be replaced. Driver's side rear wheel cylinder had to be replaced.

Airbag light is on, horn stopped working, and cruise control works intermittently.

Airbag light illuminated; horn inoperative; cruize control inoperative. Dealer replaced the "clockspring" ($297). Turns out every '96 caravan owner I know has had this fail, and I didn't even know the horn wouldn't have worked if I'd needed it until the dealer pointed it out.

Ea 01007; airbag light illuminates and stays on. Horn and cruise control are not operating as well. Dealer was notified, and a apppoiontment was made. Please provide more information.

Ea 01 007 air bag clockspring: consumer states the air bag light remains on while driving, also the horn and the cruise control works intermittently when turning to the right. The dealer notified. Dealer stated it could be a bad wire int he steering column or the clock spring, but could not determine problem unless steering wheel is taken apart.

Airbag light is on, dealer determined clock spring assembly has to be replaced.

No horn, no cruise control, clicking in column. And air bag light is on.

Air bag light will come on and stay on after taking it to the dealer. Dealer noted that clock spring in the vehicle will have to be replaced. Horn would not operate.

Airbag light was on, horn and cruise control stopped working, as well. Dealer has not been contacted.

Airbag light , horn,and cruise doesn't work.

Airbag indicator light has come on/ horn, and cruise control stopped working. Dealer stated clockspring assembly needed to be replaced. The consumer stated that the air bag was inoperable until it was fixed.

The airbag-indicator light started lighting up intermittently, at first, but now stays lit all the time. I soon discovered that the horn, another safety feature, is also disabled/nonfunctional, as is the cruise control. These three features, two of them being important safety features (airbag and horn) , are all apparently wired together into one circuit. I took my van to a mechanic who checked fuses= ok; problem is "airbag clockspring. " he contacted 3 other mechanics and a Dodge dealer, and all said they were familiar with this problem with Dodge caravan, and the problem is with the airbag clockspring. The mechanic explained the clockspring needs to be reset, but he and other mechanics won't attempt to fix, as they're worried about deploying airbag. The 2 dealers said the airbag may deploy on its own, or not deploy at all -- and that repair involves replacing the airbag clockspring. I'm upset and want Chrysler to pay for this repair -- this is not a maintenance item/issue -- this is a safety issue -- when the airbag light comes on, indicating failure (clockspring), the horn also is disabled. You cannot pass inspection w/out the horn working. I'm afraid airbag will deploy accidentally while I'm driving. I cannot afford this repair -- est. $95/clockspring + $200/labor = $300 or more! the mechanic knew of at least 1 other person who had exact same problem with caravan; also, the two Dodge dealers in my area also stated they very familiar with this problem occuring in the Dodge caravan! many of these failures are occurring, & most people are not reporting them!! in addition, mechanic said horn could be rewired to bypass the airbag/cruise con. Circuit, for ~ $50 -- but still have to worry about airbag deploying at wrong time/not at all + still have no cruise control. Also in steering, there's a loud whiney noise when steering wheel is turned;other times loss of power steering=difficulttosteer! +serpentinebelt broke off at ~32,000 mi!$700torepair!!.

Airbag light has illuminated on the dash and horn is no longer inoperative. Mr.

The failure of the clockspring assembly resulted in the air bag light being illuminated, and I'm assuming that the drivers side bag was also inoperative. The horn and cruise control were definitely inoperative. I purchased a replacement clockspring ($75) and installed it myself (2 hours). The nature and frequency of this failure would seem to warrant a recall, in my opinion.

Air bag light on the instrument panel illuminated, horn failed to operate, and cruise control was inoperable. Dealership has examined vehicle, and determined clockspring assembly was faulty, and had to replaced at the consumer's expense. Please provide any additional information / documentation.

While operating vehicle airbag light on the instrument panel illuminates for short periods of time, 6-30 seconds. This problem occurs when steering is turned hard to right and, corrects itself when turned to left. Dealer has not examined vehicle. Please provide any additional information.

Airbag light came on permanently on 10/10/01. Shortly thereafter, discovered both horn and cruise control inoperable. Remembered internet report about NHTSA stepping up probe of chrylser minivans for clockspring failure complaints (internet report from 3/2000). Mentioned report to dealer personnel when took vehicle in to Dodge dealer for service. They indicated no formal recall on this part yet, but save receipt in event future recall required. Sending this information as further evidence to NHTSA that there is a problem with this part on these particular vehicles.

The following components do not work, horn, cruise control and the airbag light stays on all the time. Dt.

Horn communication works intermittently comes on and off. Airbag light comes on dashboard, and there is no cruise control. Dealership is aware of problem. *akthe failed part is the clock spring. There is a recall issued concerning this part. The ontario service department is not aware of any recalls issued.

Horn, cruise control, windshield wipers stopped working same time air bag light illuminated.

The air back indicator light stays iluminated. Was informed by dealer that clock spring was failing and that this controls the horn, cruise control and airbag. Eventually this would fail completely and we would lose the proper function of these components (which in my mind is a safety hazard and should be recalled/fixed free of charge by chrylser.

Airbag light came on, horn and cruise control stopped working. Clock spring assembly needs to be replaced.

Airbag light came on, horn and cruise control stopped working. Dealer replaced clock spring assembly.

Re NHTSA campaign number 02v293000. Consumer states horn and cruise control was inopertaive, and the airbag light was on. Dealer replaced clockspring per recall 02v293000. Consumer stated Chrysler has made it difficult to receive reimbursement for recall repairs which were paid at owners expense.

Local Chrysler was contacted to investigate reason air bag light remains lit constatly, cruise control does not work, and horn does not work. Cost was $80 to trouble shoot, and additional $250 estimated to repair - I refused repair.

When vehicle has been started air bag light comes on and remains. Would have to jiggle key in ignition and air bag light goes out. Currently, air bag light comes and wiggling key, does not turn it off. Horn & cruise control work fine.

Air bag light has come on, and horn has failed to function. Dealership has not examined vehicle. Please provide any additional information/attachments.