Insured struck claiment in the rear. Insured and daughter were taken to the hospital for injuries. This was a front end impact. Insured questions why the air bag did not deploy, claim 55-s392-761.
1993 Dodge Caravan: airbags did not deploy in a crash
19 of the 946 complaints about the 1993 Dodge Caravan describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 19
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 6 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
While traveling, another vehicle crossed over traffic in front of vehicle. Air bag did not deploy, claim 19-4056-055.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at highway speeds. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries.
While traveling 25-30 MPH and as a result of an accident head-on air bags did not deploy at any time. Consumer was injured please provide further information.
Vehicle involved in 1 accident. Driver's side airbag did not deploy- I contacted the local dealership only to be told that either there was not enough speed(my son was going 40mph) or that there was no frontal impact where the sensor is. The front end has much damage, as well as the whole vehicle was totaled. The only part not damaged was the passenger side headlight. After impact the van started to roll. I feel like the airbag should have deployed on impact. Why didn't it?
Vehicle was in frontal impact at 45mph,and driver's side airbag did not deploy. Dlr has not seen.
Consumer was involved in side impact collision in which the driver's air bag did not deploy, cause unknown. Consumer was traveling at 5 MPH, and the vehicle that hit her was traveling at 45 MPH. In addition, seat belts failed to catch, resulting in further injury to the driver. *ak
Consumer was driving on interstate at approximately 55-60 MPH on a heavy rainy condition vehicle hydroplaned , causing consumer to lose control and struck a tree. Air bag did not deploy.
While driving a t35 MPH the vehicle had a frontal collision in which the driver's side air bag did not deploy, resulting in injuries.
Was exiting off a ramp, tried to brake at stop sign, pushed pedal to the floor, vehicle would not stop, had brake failure, rearended a pickup truck, driver's air bag did not deploy.
Vehicle was involved in an accident and air bags did not deploy. Vehicle was hit on the driver's side and vehicle rolled over (3) times.
Hit a utility pole, air bag did not deploy.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures
- Daimlerchrysler corporation is now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles
- Subject regarding airbag on - off switches
- Subject regarding the airbag on-off switches
- Discussion on airbag on- off switches for selected vehicles ak
- Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity
Related recalls
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: mini vans. The wiring that initiates the driver and/or passenger air bag could electrically short circuit to ground. A short circuit to ground that exists immediately after turning the ignition key to the "on" or "start" position can cause the air bag(s) to inadvertently deploy.
- Risk
- Inadvertent air bag deployment can injure a front seat occupant.
- Remedy
- Dealers will perform an electronic diagnostic check. Any short circuits identified in either the driver's or passenger side air bag initiator wire circuit will be repaired.
Recall number 99V113000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1993 Dodge Caravan no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1993 Dodge Caravan?
19 of 946 owner complaints about the 1993 Dodge Caravan (2%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Dodge Caravan?
There is 1 recall and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1993 Dodge Caravan
ABS 225Brake failure 93Seat belt 39Wipers 29Stalling 28Power steering loss 23Transmission failure 23Loss of power 22Headlights 14Door locks 11Hesitation 8Jerking 7Slipping 7Ball joint 6Spongy pedal 6Sudden acceleration 6Fuel leak 5Overheating 5Tire blowout 5
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