Front Air Bag problems of the 1996 Plymouth Voyager

18 problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 1996 Plymouth Voyager. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/27/2005

: the contact states there is a NHTSA recall campaign 02v293000, concerning the air bags. The manufacturer was contacted and gave verbal authorization to perform recall repairs. When the vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repairs they refused to perform the work because the vehicle did not demonstrate the problems indicated in the recall. The manufacturer was contacted, and they agreed with the dealer that the recall work should not be performed if the vehicle was not showing signs of the defect. Because the recall work was not performed the contact felt the air bags may deploy without warning and cause an injury.

2 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/04/2005

While turning at low speed front air bags deployed. Consumer did not hit anything. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

3 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/20/2003

While backing out of a parking space with a foot on the brakes vehicle started to accelerate in reverse. Was brought to a halt after front passenger'side struck a tree. Consumer's four year old child's head hit rear door window, cracking the window in the process. Consumer suffered back injuries. Seat belts were worn but none of the air bags in vehicle deployed.

4 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/23/2003

After recall #02v29300 airbag clock spring was done on vehicle the horn shorted out. Dealer notified. Ts.

5 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/16/2003

While traveling on the highway without physical contact with another vehicle, the dual airbags deployed. The dealer is aware of the problem. Ph.

6 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/25/2002

Prior to recall notification, the air bags in the vehicle deployed which caused the vehicle to hit a curb.

7 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/04/2002

Driver and passenger front air bags deployed while driving with no impact with any object.

8 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2001

I had the clock spring replaced and paid for it out of pocket. Then six months later there is a recall. I sent all the bills to Chrysler and never got any money. Sent in tow days after recall notice received. I am also calling Chrysler but you need to know they are trying not to pay this.

9 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/20/2001

The belt tensioner failed, there was a recall on the clock spring which had broken, the transaxle pan side converter and the steering pump had rusted.

10 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/16/2000

False deployment of both air bags while driving when there was no accident.

11 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/30/2000

Consumer requested reimbursement regarding the air bag recall. Also all of the spark plugs were replaced.

12 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/05/1999

I had contacted dealer about problem while vehicle was on extended warranty, I was told that air bag failures were not covered by extended coverage nor covered by manufacturer because of ntsa issues. I now drive a vehicle that I consider unsafe to be in because the manufacturer will not take responsibility for repairs. Isn't this a safety issue that the ntsa should force the manufacture to take responsibility for???.

13 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/16/1995

The consumer had an accident on Nov. 16, 95 and the drivers airbag didn't deploy. Please describe. Tt.

14 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/16/1995

The consumer had an accident on Nov. 16, 95 and the passengers airbag didn't deploy. Please describe. Tt.

15 Front Air Bag problem

The horn and cruise control failed due to a faulty clock spring, which was replaced, however consumer requested reimbursement due to a recall which was issued.

16 Front Air Bag problem

Consumer was involved in a 35 mph frontal collision in which the rivers/ passenger's airs bags did not deploy. Please give any further details.

17 Front Air Bag problem

The van was involved in a head on collision mostly on the drivers' side. Neither dual air bags deployed. The owner has just received the recall for the "clock spring" 01-27-2003. Ph.

18 Front Air Bag problem

Horn, air bag and cruise control all does not work. Horn is required to pass safety inspection. Air bag is very important because my wife is pregnant with our first child. **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**763371.



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