I am aware that some dodge grand caravans have had a problem related to a spring located inside the steering wheel that prevents the airbag from deploying in case of an accident, as well as preventing the horn from operating. I've contacted the dealership and was told that such recall didn't apply to my van, and after checking the VIN, it was confirmed that I was not part of that recall. However, when I hear that something that has gone wrong with my van is a recall in other vans, I tend to get a little suspicious.
1996 Dodge Grand Caravan airbags complaints
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This vehicle had an air bag readiness light that stayed on, as well as the cruise control and horn failing. The clock spring mechanism was relaced by the dealer on 3-22-01 at a cost of roughly $200 to me (the owner). I have heard you are investigating this problem and would like to know if I am able to get reimbursed for this cost. Thanks.
Air bags did not deploy.
Air bag light comes on when steering wheel is turned. Probable clock spring failure. Front strut tower severely rusted. If strut tower fails, loss of steering control may result.
A piece inside steering wheel control unit broke. Also, air bags/ horn, and cruise control do not work. Has not contacted dealer yet.
Airbag light is on, horn and cruise control do not work.
Air bag light would come on and remain after starting and driving vehicle. Windshield wipers comes on by themselves. Horn fails to function properly when in use.
The airbag readiness indicator lamp would come on intermittently while driving and occasionally stay on after startup. The cruise control also did not work. A local dealer indicated that these symptoms may be a clockspring assembly failure and that the airbags would probably not deploy in an accident. I have read that there are many other minivans that have had their clockspring assemblies fail.
Intermittent failure - off/on for 3 years, total failure - air bag, horn, cruise control, 11/2000
Srs light stay illuminated while the vehicle is in motion. Also, horn assembly and cruise control are inoperable. Dealer has been notified.
Airbag light remains on. Cruise control will not work, and windshield wipers are activated on their own.
While traveling noticed air bag indication light on, and problems with horn and cruse control. Please provide further information.
Front windshield wipers turn on every time vehicle makes a turn. Air bag light stays on, which does not allow you to use the horn. Ongoing transmission problems and in rainy weather-water leaks in from what appears to be the rear window seal.
Started car air bag dash light on , horn does not work, cruise control does not work. Had seen news paper story about investigation on this problem for my car, took car to dealer on 03/22/2001, dealer serviced car replaced clockspring,part cost $120.00 labor to install part was $84.60, which I had to pay outof my pocket, dealer said was not a recall as of this date. Please include me with theother 164 people that are complaining of a problem with the clockspring on 2.8 million daimlerchryler ag minivans,thank you bill courtney.
Air bags/horn, and cruise control all went out. Manufacturer has fixed problem.*ak consumer states spring in the steering column broke.
Ea 01 007/ air bag clock spring: vehicle experiencing no horn, and air bag light staying on. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Horn, cruise control & air bag indicator light stay lit. Consumer has noticed this for a while, but warranty has expired.consumer saw media alert, and will be contacting manufacturer.
Airbag light was on, horn and cruise control stopped working. Dealer replaced clock spring assembly. *ak
Airbag clock spring needed to be replaced because airbag light came on. Also, cruise control and horn were inoperative.*ak
Horn has failed and airbag light has come on. *ak also the cruise control in not working.
While driving horn and cruise control stopped working. Took to dealer, and they said that clock spring needed to be replaced. Also, airbags won't deploy. Consumer was worried about this being a safety problem.
The horn/cruise control do not work, and air bag light is illuminated. Dealer has been contacted.*ak
Air bag lighton and off/ horn and cruise control failure. *ak air bag light remains on all times.
Airbag light is on, dealer found clock spring assembly needed to be replaced. *ak consumer states that he had to make 3 different trips to the dealer due to the first 2 trips did not resolve the problem. Brakes failed. Collapsing gas tank. Door locks inoperable.
Ea 01 00; malfunctioning of horn and speed control, and air bag light remaining on. Dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Electrical problems with the airbag light coming on/ horn failure and cruise control failure.
Air bag light illuminates on dash and horn is inoperable. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer noticed spring in steering column broke, causing problem. Spring is on back order. *ak serpentine belt replaced.
Intermittently SRS light comes on while driving, and cruise control becomes inoperable.
Consumer was driving at approximately 25 to 40 MPH when clock spring caused loss of cruise control/ horn, and airbag light was illuminated. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Airbag warning light stayed on, along with inoperative cruise control & horn.
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