Can not get conformation from dodge for airbage recall for 1997 dodge dakota VIN #[xxx] airbag light is on which was typical of dakotas airbag recalls, but have not been advice of recall. *ak updated 07/25/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
1997 Dodge Dakota: airbag warning light
7 of the 444 complaints about the 1997 Dodge Dakota describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 6 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
When driving airbag light illuminate and then go out without any warning. Also, air bag light will turn off if turn signals are engaged.
Consumer stated that the air bag module had popped, causing the air bag light to stay on. Ts
The air bag light illuminated for no apparent reason and the speedometer was acting erratically, te vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replace 3 computer modules (center timer module, printed circuit board module and airbag module), the consumer discovered through the internet that there was a recall for his vehicle but was told that the current recall did not fit the mechanical symptoms his truck was experiencing. *jg
The federal safety agency# 13411-01-v-153-000: clock spring material, could interfere with the clockspring ribbon and cause an open circuit the driver air bag system will become disabled and the air bag warning light will be on. Consumer states has the same problem his vehicle. Please provide any further information. Ts
Air bag light would come on/off, also windshield wipers would fall offwhen the wiper arm was used due to a defect in glass.
When driving the air bag light comes on, called dealer and he said tjat it was normal .
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
- Discussion on airbag on- off switches for selected vehicles ak
- Subject regarding airbag on-off switches
- Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity
Related recalls
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: pickup trucks. Sound deadener material inside the steering wheel could become detached from the cover and housing. Note: the ram pickup trucks were built at the warren assembly plant ("s" in the 11th VIN position) from may 16, 2000 through october 23, 2000; st. Louis north assembly plant ("j" in the 11th VIN position) from may 19, 2000 through october 23, 2000; lago alberto assembly plant ("m" in the 11th VIN position) from may 23, 2000 through october 23, 2000; and saltillo assembly plant ("g" in the 11th VIN position) from may 23, 2000 through october 23, 2000. Important: vehicles that have already had the proper clockspring installed, according to warranty records, have been excluded from this recall. In addition, 1997-2000 model year vehicles that have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, according to warranty records, have been added to this recall.
- Risk
- When this occurs, the material could interfere with the clockspring ribbon and cause an open circuit. The driver air bag system will become disabled, and the air bag warning lamp will illuminate on the instrument panel.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly. Owner notification began june 18, 2001. Also some 1997-200 model year vehicles that, according to warranty records, have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, will also be included in this campaign. 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 01V153000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- The electrical circuit design allows the potential for an inadvertent air bag deployment upon vehicle ignition shut down.
- Risk
- Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the air bag electronic control module with a newly designed module.
Recall number 97V080000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1997 Dodge Dakota airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 1997 Dodge Dakota?
7 of 444 owner complaints about the 1997 Dodge Dakota (2%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2005.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Dodge Dakota?
There are 2 recalls and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Dodge Dakota
Ball joint 118Grinding brakes 15No deployment 13ABS 12Brake failure 10Fuel leak 10Premature wear 9Stalling 8Fuel smell 7Headlights 7Adaptive cruise 6Fire or smoke 6Power steering loss 6Harsh shifting 5Jerking 5
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