Nine problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan based on all problems reported for the 2001 Grand Caravan.
Tl- the contact owns a 2001 Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the air bag warning light continuously illuminated. Also, the contact mentioned that the buttons on the steering wheel would not work. The contact had notified the dealer and they stated that the failure might be due to a defective clock spring and if a crash occurred, the air bag could potentially not deploy. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000. Pam.
Air bag light comes on intermittently. This has been going on for at least three years. I took it to my mechanic who said there was a recall on my model but only up to year 2000(figures). Mechanic replaced "clockspring" but problem persists. Mechanic said if light on during an impact, air bags will not deploy. I suppose someone must die or file suit before anything is done for all of us 2001 caravan owners. A recall to fix this should definitely be considered / instituted!.
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan. The airbag lights are illiminating randomly. The mechanic stated that the air bags would not deploy in a crash if the light is illuminated. The mechanic replaced the clock springs, but this did not solve the problem. The failure and current mileage were 85,100.
The air bag light appears randomly on and off. According to my mechanic, if the light is on and there is a crash, the air bags will not deploy. I think this is a very serious issue. I had the clock spring replaced by my mechanic, and all was well for about a week and then it started all over again. Also, failure speed is random. I would like some kind of resolution to this problem. I have heard this complaint from others and have seen it on the internet as well. Please advise if possible.
I rear ended a vehicle in October and my air bag did not deploy.
My 2001 grand caravan 's air bag light keeps on appearing intermittently. I've had the clock spring replaced which failed to end the condition. I'm aware that if the light is on, the airbags will not deploy. I'm also aware that there was a recall campaign which ended with the 2000 models. So, I guess that a person or persons in a collision in a 2001 or greater caravan may or may not be protected by the airbags. I've seen a lot of complaints about this and I can't believe this has not been addressed as a major safety issue. I hope it will be and that no one dies or is crippled for life as a result of a faulty airbag system!!!.
Recently found out that my 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan has a bad clock spring. Without replacing the clock spring the air bag will not deploy. I have not yet replaced the spring so cost are unknown.
Dealership informed me that my clockspring was malfunctioning and needed to be replaced. The clockspring would have to be ordered and to return in one week at the start of the day to have it installed. When I returned, I was informed that it was still not available a was now due to it being on national backorder. The airbag light goes off and on at various times. It always comes on and stays on now at initial start up. Plus the attention bell sounds at that same time. This can also occur when changing lanes and making turns. Any motion of the steering wheel can make the light come on and bell ring at any time while vehicle is turned on. This occurs in any gear, as well as while it is in park. Occassionally when driving on a straight-a-way, the light will go off. However a simple lane change makes it come on again. This malfunction makes me fear for my life as well as for others, whether they are my passengers or another vehciles occupants. My greatest fear is that the airbag will deploy while I am driving and cause me to have a serious or fatal accident. I also fear that if I am involved in anytype of accident that the airbag may not deploy at all. I strongly feel that my safety as well as others, is in serious jeapordy. How can I get this part into my dealership and resolved quickly? I anxiously await your needed reponse. Thank you!.
While traveling 40-45 mph and as a result of front end collision air bags did not deploy. Please provide further information.