Vertical crack in dashboard over air bag in my 1999 chrysler 300m. I'm concerned this will pose a safety issue if the airbag ever needed to deploy.
1999 Chrysler 300M body complaints
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1999 chrysler 300m, tan interior, two 12" cracks along air bag on dashboard.
5" crack in the dash cover(passenger side) to left of air bag in my 1999 chrysler 300m. Am hesitant to fix myself due to proximity of air bag, and new dash cover costs approx.$ 1,000.00--300m owners web-site lists this problem chronically.
Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle's dashboard had developed a small crack to the right of the front passenger side air bag. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that nothing could be done to repair the cracked dashboard unless the entire dashboard was replaced. The crack grew larger with time and went from top to bottom. The contact believed this to be a safety defect because it could obstruct the passenger side air bag. Updated 7/18/2006 -
Over the course of the past couple years, I have developed a 7 inch crack in the dash above my passenger side air bag of my 1999 chrysler 300m. Crack continues to grow and concerns safety. No repairs done due to proximity of air bag.
The vinyl on the dashboard over the passenger-side airbag has spontaniously cracked open all along the crease that was designed to break when the airbag deploys. I wonder if this affects the force of airbag deployment.
It is seemingly impossible to align a 1999 chrysler 300m, and this has been quite an alarming recent experience for me, having just bought a used one and having changed a lot of front-end suspension parts before aligning and re-aligning. I feel so horrible for the people who bought and continue to buy these 300 cars today. In comparison to my other cars, (a 1993 pontiac firebird and even an older chrysler product, a 1986 daytona) which can be easily aligned if all the right parts are in and work well, the 300m simply cannot be aligned it seems, no matter what parts are changed. What a shame for america manufacturing! Shame!
My 1999 chrysler 300m has developed 2 cracks on the right side of the dashboard, on either side of the passenger side air bag. I researched this online and it is a very common problem. The cracks form only on the passenger side and always on either side of the air bag. I tried to get the cracks repaired, but no one is willing to do the work due to the proximity of the air bag. I believe this is much more of a safety issue than simply a cosmetic one due to the following reasons: the air bag is designed to deploy with a given amount of force. In my car, the amount of force necessary to break through the dashboard material is factored into the force of airbag deployment. The dash is already cracked, the air bags may (note, I did not say "will"--I'm not a chrysler engineer) deploy too forcefully, thereby causing greater injuries to a passenger-side occupant. It's also possible that the dash won't break away properly, causing an excessive amount of dashboard foam or other material to be projected toward the face and body of the passenger-side occupant and causing lacerations and/or eye injuries that might not otherwise be encountered in a medium-speed front-end collision. And it's also possible that if the dashboard is compromised, it may interfere with air bag deployment altogether. Please note my complaint and take any action that your office may feel is necesary to correct this problem. Thank you in advance for your time. Please see this link for others who are havign the exact problem that I am having. Http://300mclub.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3903&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=garage+door.
Dash cracked over air bag.
Dt: the vehicle has a split in dashboard around the passenger airbag. The dashboard has been replaced in 2002 for the same reason. The dealer replaced it free of charge the first time. This replacement was as result of a conversation the vehicle owner had with the manufacturer in detroit. The manufacturer or dealer will not replace it this time. The owner feels this could result in a premature deployment of the airbag. The split appeared six weeks ago, and continued to grow. *ak
6" crack in dashboard above passenger air bag.
Dt: the consumer stated there was a crack by the air bag on the dashboard. Another crack formed above the dashboard. The dealer said that they could not do anything about it and said there has not been any complaints. The consumer went online and discovered there was numerous complaints about this problem on the website. The consumer has had numerous problems with this vehicle.
Dashboard cracking along each side of the airbag.
The vinyl material on the dashboard of my 1999 chrysler 300m has developed a vertical crack at the left side of the passenger side airbag.
The passenger's dashboard where the air bag is located has developed a 12 inch crack.
I recently noticed a crack in the dashboard of my 1999 chrysler 300m over the passenger airbag. The crack is about two inches long and getting bigger. There is also an oily substance surrounding the crack. I feel that this is a safety concern and may compromise proper deployment of the airbag resulting in bodily harm or possible death in the event of an accident. I am concerned that if I were to repair the crack it would it would further compromise the deployment of the airbag. Having researched this online it appears that many of the other identical models have the same problem.
Cracks on left and right side of dash covering the passenger side airbag. Concerned that these cracks will affect performance of the passenger air bag in the event of a crash.
As many people have told me there seems to be a recurring problem that has happed to my chyrsler 300m 1999. The passenger side dashboard is cracking by the air bag. I believe this should be a recall that has not yet happened.
After parking my car in my heated garage for most of the winter in sw pa, I got into it in the spring and noticed a small crack in the dashboard on the passenger side where the airbag is. Since then, that small crack has grown to about 8 and another one appeared on the right side that is now about 4 . I am afraid my airbag will accidentally deploy on even a small bump in the road. My car currently has about 53k on it.*ak I will soon be contacting my local chrysler dealer to complain! Any hints you can provide on handling this will be appreciated!
Consumer stated leather on the dashboard split where the airbags located, the splits were on both sides of the air bag section. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and was told that the warranty on the vehicle did not cover the leather splitting on the dashboard. Then, consumer called the manufacturer, and they said the same thing.*ak
The dashboard cracked towards the windshield from the left side of the air bag and the right side of the air bag. The consumer was concerned that the air bag may deploy.
The dashboard had developed a cut or tear, where the passenger side air bag is installed. This could result in premature deployment of the passenger side air bag. The dealership indicated that the tear is a cosmetic issue and it is not covered under warranty. The tear cannot be repaired because it's a safety hazard, so the entire dashboard needs to be replaced. Consumer heard from other service dealers that the tear was due to the thinning of the dashboard to make the deployment of the air bag easier.
Air bag cover has a considerable crack on the left side. Consumer is concerned that the air bag will deploy prematurely or not deploy at all. The dealer claims that the crack cannot be repaired. *ak
Dashboard has cracked on left and right side of passenger side airbag.
Split in dashboard where passenger airbag is. Safety concern.
The dash board of my 1999 chrysler 300m has developed a crack over the passenger side airbag.
Dashboard has a 3 inch crack just to the left of the passenger side airbag.
Cracked dashboard near passenger airbag on my 1999 chrysler 300m.
A crack had developed down the line of where the passenger side air bag was suppose to deploy from. This was a common problem, but the cause had not been determined and a remedy had not be found.
My passenger vehicle has a crack developing in the dash on the left side of the passenger air bag. This crack is about 5-6 inches long and appears to be growing. It is in line with what appears to be a slight depression where the air bag is located. This cannot be repaired by any cosmetic means due to the possibility of rendering the air bag ineffective. The dealer says it is not covered by any warranty or service recall. They will replace it for a mere #1100.00 plus. I don't understand why the safety devices are required to be installed in the cars when they are new but they are not covered by any warranty standard that requires the devices to be functional beyond the day you purchase the vehicle? For me as a customer this neither protects me by assuring my personal safety nor does it protect me financially. This is a rip off. Could any independent manufacturer survive building these devices and selling them under conditions that they will most likely to fail before you need them and cost a bundle to repair and that includes no warranty.
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