Air bag light has come on and stayed on. Also, states horn does not work. *ak possible clockspring failure.
1997 Dodge Caravan airbags complaints
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The air bag warning light came on the dash at the same time the horn stopped working and the cruise control did not function.
Cruise control failed first - then airbag light started coming on at random - horn worked throughout. Took vehicle to dealer. Dealer repaired on 04/04/01. Repair order shows "clock spring, open circuit".
Clock spring was replaced due to air bag light on dash coming on, and cruise control failing to function. *ak
Airbag light came on and horn stopped working, mechanic stated clock spring assembly needed to be replaced. *ak also consumer was having problem with the radio that has been worked on five times and replaced twice and still doesnot work to consumer's satisfaction, consumer also had brakes replaced, also the tensioner belt on the timing belt, also the water pump broke, also transmission went out.
Air-bag warning light is on, however the air bag has never been deployed in this vehicle. Dealer charged $140 just to diagnose problem, and wanted approximately $1,000 to fix the problem. Dodge/chrysler customer service has been contacted. Associated press is indicating the federal safety agency is looking into the matter although there has not been a formal recall.
Consumer's airbag light has been intermittently on & off. For past 1 1/2 weeks the light has been staying on. Problem must be affecting horn, it hasn't worked in past month. Dealer wants consumer to cover cost. Consumer doesn't know why it happening only that if in an accident it will not operate correctly*ak. Consumer states everything on steering column is failing including cruise control.
Airbag light in on dashboard stays on constinously, and vehicle overheats.
Consumer's vehicle hit another vehicle head-on to side of other vehicle. Vehicle was moving apporximately 55 MPH at the time of impact, and neither driver's side nor passenger's side airbags deploy.ed.
Dealership repaired defect of airbag/steering column/electrical problems last february. Consumer states that these defects have occurred again. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Consumer hit a pothole and both of the air bags deployed. Consumer and wife were injured.
While driving 5-7 MPH, vehicle went over a manhole cover, and both airbags deployed.
Car traveling north bound on 10th avein brooklyn, n.y. Car proceeded to make a left turn at the intersection of 10th ave and 76th st. Car proceeded approx. 5-10mph making a left turn on the 76th street, when the car when over a manhole cover. At that time air bags deployed.
Vehicle was broadsided by another vehicle, causing both airbags to deploy, the passenger who is under 5 feet tall experienced damage to the face and eyes because of the violent deployment of the airbag.
Airbag indicator light won't go off. Also, it affected cruiser control. Mechanic told consumer that it could be a defective clock spring.
The power steering failed during emergency causing the vehicle to crash. Yh
While driving at 20 MPH driver's side and passenger side air bags deployed inadvertently and without warning. Both driver/passenger sustained injuries. Dealer has been contacted.
The consumer was a passenger in vehicle, and rear tire blew out, causing consumer to apply the brakes, which did not work. Vehicle hit a curb, and passenger's side air bag deployed.
There was no deployment of the driver's or passenger's air bags when van was involved in a rear end crash, going about 25-30 MPH. Everything from the engine block forward was crushed, including the dip stick. The van has been repaired.
False deployment of air bags when driving over pot hole caused facial injuries.
While driving the driver's and passenger's side air bags deployed without reason. Cause unknown. Dup of 813912, added on 25-feb-98.
While driving at 30mph, driver's and passenger's airbags deployed without warning and without the sensor being triggered. Previously had problems with A/C, but no airbags problem. Occupant sustained injuries due to the airbag deployment. *ak
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