Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge caravan. While driving 45 MPH, the contact was involved in a head-on crash. Another driver lost control of the vehicle and struck the contact's vehicle. The driver's side air bag failed to deploy and no lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage yard. The contact sustained major injuries, including a broken nose and cheek bones, and also a shattered right foot. A police report was filed and pictures of the crash are available. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The federal safety agency campaign id number 02v293000 (air bags:frontal) was referenced. The dealer will be notified for more information about the recall. The failure and current mileages were 160,000.
1997 Dodge Caravan: airbags did not deploy in a crash
10 of the 706 complaints about the 1997 Dodge Caravan describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
The consumer stated her husband was coming out of the driveway and the vehicle was hit on the side. She stated that he received some minor injuries and his air bag did not deploy. *jb
Consumer's vehicle was hit head on by another vehicle at 40 MPH. Only the passenger's side air bag deployed. However, driver's side air bag failed to deploy. Driver sustained bruises to breast and stomach. Recall 04v480000 air bag clock spring was issued. But this vehicle was not included in the recall due to model year.
While driving 35 MPH the vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact the air bags didn't deploy and the third row seat separated from the track an slid forward. No injuries were reported. *ak
The vehicle hit a concrete wall, and the driver's air bag failed to deploy.
Attorney is writing on behalf of mr. Ernest b. Reeves who was struck head on by another vehicle. Even though mr. Reeves had his seat belts on, the air bags did not deploy and mr. Reeves sustained a concussion, neck, shoulder and back injuries. *tt
Another car hit consumer's vehicle front left end at a high speed and the air bags did not deploy, causing injuries. *ak the airbag sensor had broken.
At a 50mph vehicle crashed. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.
While driving the vehicle at 35 MPH accident occured, air bag did not deploy. Nlm
Vehicle was involed in an accident. Driver's air bag didn't deploy from a frontal impact. Vehicle was totaled. Chrysler representative examined, and stated clock spring wasn't functioning. Consumer will add additional comments.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Concerns with the air bag warning indicator lamp on intermittently or constantly
- 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
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- On certain mini vans, the clockspring assembly may have been wound incorrectly during the vehicle assembly process.
- Risk
- This condition will manifest itself through illumination of the air bag warning lamp, and could eventually result in a driver's air bag open circuit, if the part is not replaced in a reasonable amount of time.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly on all vehicles with 70,000 miles or less. An extended lifetime warranty will also be placed on this component for all affected vehicles, regardless of mileage. Daimlerchrysler will also reimburse owners who have paid to have the clockspring replaced on their vehicles. Owner notification began november 18, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 02V293000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1997 Dodge Caravan no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1997 Dodge Caravan?
10 of 706 owner complaints about the 1997 Dodge Caravan (1%) 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 1997 Dodge Caravan?
There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Dodge Caravan
Airbag light 83Adaptive cruise 45Wipers 42Transmission failure 28Fire or smoke 24Stalling 23Fuel leak 16Headlights 15Loss of power 15Check engine light 13Slipping 12Fuel smell 10Power steering loss 10Door locks 8Grinding brakes 7Engine failure 7Jerking 7Overheating 7Won't shift 7Tire blowout 7ABS 6Brake failure 6Harsh shifting 6Ball joint 5Coil spring 5Premature wear 5Seat belt 5
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