12 problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving 55 mph the consumer hit a deer. When getting out of the vehicle the owner notice a fire in the engine compartment. No report of air bag deployment. As a result the vehicle burned to the ground. No injuries reported. Please provide additional information.
While traveling at 20 mph vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, none of the airbags deployed. Manufacturer was notified.
Chrysler's improper action on air bag recall #02v293000 . When symptoms appeared 2 years prior to this recall, the dealer replaced both the clock spring and air bag, based on Chrysler's best service information. At the time I complained to a regional service representative stating that air bags rarely go bad and only need to be replaced after activation. He agreed by compensating half of the total repair cost. Lo and behold this recall shows up identifying this safety issue. I submitted the proper paperwork to Chrysler to participate in the recall and they denied the air bag portion of my repair stating it was not part of the recall. I feel total consideration should be given to the entire repair as this was their original solution to this safety issue. I felt my hands were tied at the time of repair because I wanted the safety of having the air bag for my family and was actually afraid of accidental deployment. You should direct Chrysler to provide full remedy qualified participants in this program. Do not allow them to shirk this obligation.
Front crash at 40 mph, neither airbag deployed. Consumer suffered minor injuries, damage to vehicle unknown at this time.
Clock spring has failed (diagnosed by dealer). This is not covered under extended warranty. I feel that this is a safety issue that should be covered by the dealer. It appears that this is a somewhat common failure. Request that this matter be looked into as the cost of repair is somewhat high at $88. 06 for the part and 136. 80 for labor. I think that this item is currently under investigation. Thank you for your help. * scc ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****750168.
While driving horn and cruise control stopped working. Took to dealer, and they said that clock spring needed to be replaced. Also, airbags won't deploy. Consumer was worried about this being a safety problem.
Drivers air bag, horn and speed control shorted out and inoperable.
While driving at 8mph on a smooth dirt road both air bags deployed without warning. Dealer has ben contacted.
Almost at stop hit small bump and both air bags deployed. No accident or damage to the vehicle other than the bag deployment.
No deployment of driver's/passenger's ait bag during a crash, resulted in injuries to driver.
Passenger's airbag deployed to left instead of rectangular or square shape, did not inflate fully, passenger fell forward to right of airbag, caused injuries.
While traveling noticed air bag indication light on, and problems with horn and cruse control. Please provide further information.