Airbag light was on. Took vehicle to dealer and they replaced clock spring. *ak consumer states that other vehicles are included in a recall, however this vehicle is not included due to the VIN. Consumer stated that the air conditioner was leaking, dealer could not duplicate problem.
1997 Dodge Caravan airbags complaints
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Dodge caravan failure of clock spring mechanism which is failing in 1996-2000 caravans and the federal safety agency is investigating.
I noticed my airbag light staying on and the horn not working. I called a dealer and was told that it was probably a clockspring. She said they go out regularly. It evidently affects the airbag, horn and other components. Not long after mine went out, my mothers started doing the same thing. She also has a 1997 model dodge, but hers is a grand caravan. I then went to my mechanic to ask him if he could fix it and he said he had just had someone else come in with the same problem. It seems to me that this is very unsafe.
Cockspring mechanism has failed, resulting in airbag light on. Vehicle was checked by dealer, who advised consumer that airbag could deploy or not deploy in event of a collision. Frontal driver air bag is affected.
Ea 01 007/air bag clockspring, air bag light remain on while driving and horn is inoperative. Dealer contacted. *ak. The engine blew at 73000 miles according to the technician and advisor at the dodge dealership.
First the air bag light went on and did not go off. Then the horn stopped working. Then the cruise control did not come on. I took the van to the local dodge dealer and the diagnosis is that clock spring in the steering wheel needs to be replaced. In the current condition the air bag will not deploy on the driver side in the event of an accident. The estimated cost is ~ $300.00. I have scheduled the work for next week. I called chrysler and was told that since there is not a recall for this they will not participate in the repair cost. This is a safety issue if the air bag will not deploy. Per articles on the internet chrysler has replaces over 124,000 clock springs, on their own admission!
Dodge caravan safety issue with the air bag. The air bag light stays on, the horn does not function and the cruise control does not work. My mechanic and the dealer both found this to be a defective clock spring in the steering wheel.
Front crash at 25 MPH, driver's airbag deployed, passenger airbag exploded. Passenger suffered chemical burns on face. Damage to vehicle unknown at this time.
Air bag/ horn and crusie control failed due to clockspring malfunctioning. Horn could not be used in a emergency situation. Dealer was notified. Please provide more information.
At a 50mph vehicle crashed. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.
Ea 01 007/air bag clockspring: air bag light remains on while driving. Horn and cruise control are inoperative. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time.
My airbag light came on, cruise control was lost and horn does not work. I understand there have been other complaints regarding the clock spring failure on dodge caravans.
While driving, the air bag light illuminated. The dealer has been notified, and the mechanic stated that the clock spring needed to be replaced. *ak the consumer also stated that the cruise control works part time, and the check engine light stays on.
Air bag and the horn arev not working properly. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated that it could be clockspring material on vehicle.
Ea 01 007/air bag clockspring: air bag light remains on while driving. Horn and cruise control are inoperative. Dealer was notified.*ak. Consumer stated the clock spring was replaced.
While driving air bag light illuminated on dashboard.also, horn completely stopped working. Please provide any further information.
Air bag light remains illuminated due to a malfunction within clock spring which could also cause a problem with horn and cruise control. In an collision the air bag will not deploy. *ak
Clock spring failed, causing cruise control/air bags,and horn not to work. Chrysler said part not covered under warranty. If part is considered a wiring harness then it should be covered under warranty that we purchased.
While driving air bag light came on due to a malfunction in the clock spring that may have caused air bags to be inoperative in a crash.
While driving the vehicle at 35 MPH accident occured, air bag did not deploy. Nlm
Airbag light illuminated/ horn stopped, and cruise control failed. Dealer has been contacted. *ak
"clock spring" defective. Under the federal safety agency recall no.: 98v046, earlier dodge models showed similar problem and were subject to a recall. I want to see a recall issued for this model
Consumer states transmission is not engaging on cold start. Dealer replaced transmission.
Driving down the road at 35 MPH when both air bags went off at once. No reason for deployment, no other vehicles or damage involved. Caused miner abrasions to driver and passenger as well as damage by spilled soda of passenger. Also cracked the windshield.
Horn is inoperative, and airbag light illuminates. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer indicated needed clockspring. Please add VIN.
This failure causes the airbag to not work, the horn to not work and no cruise control. I have also heard the the airbag may deply at any time. This could be a problem if going down the road at 65 MPH. This is a defective part and chrysler should recall and repair. I understand that other cars with same problem has been recalled (some jeeps and trucks).
Information request.
Air bag equipment should have a life time warranty and should not be up to owner to repair. The clockspring also clicks in the steering wheel even when it was new. The new clockspring clicks too. It does not seem I should have to listen to the clockspring or pay for it when it goes out.
While driving, the air bag light will come on, and for the past month the light has been on.*ak
Airbag light remains illuminated on dashboard. Dealer stated clockspring material is the source of problem, please provide further details.
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