Air Bag Light On problems of the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager - part 1

The air bag light stayed on. As a result, the horn did not work. A recall for the clock spring was issued, however, this vehicle's year was not included. Consumer stated vehicle was unable to pass inspection.

The component failure was noticed by the airbag light coming on and the horn not working. A clicking noise could be heard in the steering column and since I did not know the potential severity of the problem requested the dealer to service it. I was not made aware that this part controlled the functional of the vehicles safety provisions like the air bag/ and horn. Dt.

Air bag light is on, cruise control/horn not working. Dealer has been notified. Please add additional information.

Air bag light is on, the horn does not work and the speed control is inoperative. There are Chrysler service bulletins on the clock spring wiring harness but no recall. This is a safety hazard (no horn, no airbag) and should be addressed by a recall.

Airbag indicator light flashes off and on along with horn and cruise control not working at all. . The dealer info provided is from place of purchase . I now get my vehicle serviced at tate Chrysler, 7535 ritchie hwy,glen burnie,MD 21061, 410-761-1560. I have not discussed problem with them yet. Identified source of my problem via internet inquiry with technical service advisors and persons who have had same problem.

Ea 01 007/air bag clockspring: vehicle was having a problem with air bag light remaining on while driving, and horn would work intermittently. Dealer notified, and replaced clockspring.

Air bag light lit, indicating a problem with the driver's side airbag. Horn quit working at the same time. Cruise control is inoperative also. This represents a major safety issue - driving without the use of an airbag or horn.

Apparently this is a common problem. Airbag light on, horn and cruise control don't work. Dealer charged me almost $350 to fix what it obviously a safety defect, given the number of people who are having this problem.

Airbag light is on/ horn, and cruise control stopped working. Dealer determined clockspring assembly needed to be replaced.

Shortly after purchase of vehicle airbag light came on, stayed on most of the time.

Air bag light remains on while driving, also the cruise control and horn are inoperative. Dealer notified.

Airbag light illuminated, and when consumer pressed horn it did not work. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer stated that clockspring needed replacing. Please provide any additional information.

Ea 01 007/air bag clockspring: problem with air bags light remain on while driving. Also, horn and the criuse control are inoperative. Dealer was not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.

The air bag light came on and the dealer says the air bag is inoperative. This should be a recall item. They said it will cost 600 dollars to fix it.

Airbag light on, no horn , no cruise control. Wiper on itself sometimes when turning. Door lock sometimes doesn't lock.

Airbag light came on/ horn and cruise control stopped working. Dealer determined clock spring assembly needed to be replaced.

Airbag light stays on without prior warning, and there is no horn/ cruise control is also inoperative.

Consumer was starting vehicle and noticed air bag light stayed on. Also, tried horn, and horn would not operate. Cruise control would not engage when she attempted this at 40 mph. Dealership informed her that this was due to a breaking in clockspring. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

Airbag light came on, and cruise control/ horn were not working. Consumer replaced coil spring. Dealership will be be notified. Consumer states replacement of coil spring was $257. 00.

Airbag light came on and horn stopped working. Dealer replaced clock spring assembly. On April 5 2001 dash went black, speedometer went to 0, at dealer at this time.

Air bag light is illummenting on dash. Also, horn and cruise control are inoperable. Consumer has not contacted dealer. Dealer replaced clockspring and everything works now.

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

On Saturday, Feb 10, 2001, while pulling into my driveway, the air bag readiness indicator lamp came on. Monday, Feb 12, 2001 I called to make an appointment to bring my Plymouth Grand Voyager se 1996 in to palmen motors in kenosha, wisconsin. On Friday the 16th I brought the car in to have the problem diagnosed. I was told that the air bag module had failed and would need to be replaced at a cost of $1,008. 30 + tax. I could not afford to make the repair at that time, but was told that the $73. 85 I had paid for the diagnoses could be applied to te repair if I was to have the work done in 30 days. The following day Saturday Feb 17th while driving on the expressway I concluded that my horn and cruise control also did not work. I was suspisious that the diagnoses was incorrect, because of the additional problems. I then went to the net to see if I could get some answers. I found some one who had the exact same problem with a 1997 caravan. Their problem was was the clock spring assembly. I was hesitant to go to the dealer with my find. How come they didn't get it righrt the first time??? today I read an article in the newspaper that your administration was conducting an investigation into this exact problem.

Airbag light was on, and horn/cruise control did not work. Dealer replaced clock spring assembly. Air bag and horn, the two safety devices faile to work.

Air bag light remained on; vehicle taken to dealer, and and informed consumer that clock spring needed to be replaced. Also, informed vehicle was out of its warranty, and not cover under a recall. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

I have learned that an investigation is underway for the Plymouth Grand Voyager driverside airbag problem. My airbag has done exactly what was described in the report. My airbag light has come on and my horn no longer works.

The air bag light comes on intermittently, the cruise control fails to respond to the cancel button and the windshield wipers occasionally activate automatically.

Airbag light came on/criuse control stopped working. Dealer replaced clock spring assembly. At same time engine check light came on. Dealer replaced oxygen sensor. Also, transmission went out at 10400 miles, and emergency brake had to be replaced 3 times.

Airbag light stays illuminated while vehicle is in motion. Dealer replaced clock spring.

Consumer noticed air bag light illuminated on dashboard. Consumer has yet to contact dealer or manufacturer. The horn and the cruise control malfunctioned as the result of air bag light illumination.

Air bag light on the dashboard came on/ cruise control, and horn would not work. Dealer's service department investigated and determined that the clock spring had failed and needed to be replaced. Clock spring was not under warranty, and it cost $538. 71 for labor and parts to replace failed clock spring.

Airbag light had come on, also horn stopped working. Had clock spring assembly replaced.

Air bag light would come on and off intermittently while driving. Upon observation after noticed, no particular pattern seen related to driving conditions. Did not realize importance of light (meaning probable air bag failure) until taken to dealer to be fixed. Repairs were over $200. 00. Told the problem was in the "clockspring" when asked if this happened much, told a "few. " this car required a new transmission at 50,000 miles. I am sendintg this notice in because I read in my local newspaper with automotive news that you are doing a defect investigation about this topic. I don't know if car dealers are required to notify you of their repairs so I'm making sure my car is included in your count.

While driving air bag light could come on unexpectedly and stay on for a few seconds. Then go off, and once again come on.

During normal operation air bag light will illuminate/ cruise control will not function, and horn would not work. Dealership examined vehicle and determined that clock spring was defective, and had to be replaced. Please provide any additional information / documentation.