Vehicle is being recalled for a clock spring failure. However, parts are currently not available. *ak the cruise was inoperative, the air bag light and brake light stayed on. Recall#02v293000 and recall#96v215000. *sc
1997 Dodge Grand Caravan airbags complaints
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The air bag light in our '97 dodge caravan has started coming on intermittently. Indications are that it is due to an intermittent clockspring wiring harness in the steering column, meaning that the horn and cruise control would not work as well as the driver's side airbag. It appears this clockspring failure mode is being investigated by the federal safety agency, but there is no recall. I will probably have to pay the dealer to fix it (around $200).
While driving at 65 MPH, the consumer noticed that the air bag light came on. The consumer attempted to slow the vehicle, but discovered the brakes were not working properly. After depressing the brakes, it took the vehicle over 100 yards to stop. *ak the brake master cylinder was replaced, but the problem continued.
Horn and cruise control suddenly quit working and airbag light is on.
Consumer complained about a clock spring problem.
While driving 45 MPH consumer's vehicle was hit by another vehicle that crossed over the median. Upon impact, passenger's side air bag deployed but the driver's side air bag did not deploy. Driver's ankle was shattered and received contusions to the chest.
Vehicle hit a deer while driving at 45mph. Upon impact with the deer, neither air bag deployed. Please provide correct VIN number upon receipt of this complaint.
The front brakes were worn, air bag light illuminated, tensioner assembly failed, horn was inoperable, and the water pump leaked. As corrections, all defective componets were replaced. *ph
While traveling 5 MPH and without any indication frontal air bags deployed. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.
On 04-26-2003 my family and I were leaving the detroit metro airport parking garage. We had just left our parking spot when we passed over what I assumed was a speed bump going approximately 5 MPH heading toward the ticket booth which was just ahead. As we passed this speed bump our air bags spontaneously deployed for no apparent reason. There is no damage to our vehicle that would justify the air bags going off as they did. We have informed our dealership of this problem, as we feel that the air bags are faulty, and they also agreed at that time that there was no cause for the air bags to deploy. I spoke to the service manager, [xxx] at the m-59 dodge dealer who said that we would be contacted and the matter investigated. I spoke to a [xxx]. , with the chrysler investigations dept who stated to me that they determined that the air bags deployed from impact with a speed bump and no further assistance would be forthcoming. We feel that this should be looked at as a possible problem in the air bag system and at the least have the car fixed, as our dash board is all tore apart at this time, making the car virtually undrivable. We have major concerns about what happened as this could possibly have been a worse situation if we had been driving highway speeds and passed a bump or hit a pot hole and these bags had deployed,causing loss of control and a possible accident/fatality. The vehicle involved is a 1997 dodge grand caravan, VIN # [xxx]. *nlm information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The consumer received a recall in reference to the clockspring assembly. The air bag was in fact faulty and the clockspring was replaced. Mr scc
Winshield wipers and horn failed.
The air bag light illuminated on the dash board, the dealer replaced the clock spring assembly.
Premature wear of rear brake shoes, needed replacement. Also, clock spring failed which caused horn to be inoperative.*ak
Air bag light stayed on horn wouldn't work cruise control wouldn't work dealer knew right away what problem was. Dt
Consumer experiencing problems with air bag clockspring. Horn has stopped working. Dealer notified.
Similar, or maybe identical clock spring module, under the federal safety agency recall 1531(daimler/chrysler recall #982) june 18, 2001. *ph *jb **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768015
Was told that horn needed fuse. Discovered later that cruise control didn't work. Web research points to failed clock spring mechanism. *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*767682
I understand this has been an ongoing safety problem and having to pay nearly $300 for something that has been under review is very unsatisfying. Hope a conclusion will be reached on this issue.no safety defect mentioned.
Investigation reveals that dodge/chrysler/plymouth has sold thousands of replacement clocksprings. Since failure of this component afftects two safety features, airbag & horn, I believe their should be factory recall and I should be allowed to recover the cost of repairs.
Clockspring is defective, yet chrylser who knows this, insists on cust paying for it out of pocket - this is a safety concern!!!
Airbag light appears on dashboard, and horn / cruise control operate poorly. Dealership is aware of problem.
While driving airbag light came on and off. Also, cruise control and horn didn't work. Dealer has been notified.
Clockspring "sprung" 3 years after manufacture but was out of warranty due to mileage horn didn't work, airbag didn't work, cruise control didn't work. Other incident is rough engine during idle and power surge if going up hill
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Clockspring unit fails to provide power to airbag, horn and cruise control switches in steering wheel. This unit can fail in an accident and prevent airbag from being deployed. Dc has sold over 150,000 replacement clocksprings at over $250 a piece. This is an obvious manufactures defect. I was unable to blow my horn at another driver to get his attention. Luckily no accident occurred. However unit has to be replaced as I am with no horn, no cruise control controls, and an airbag malfunction light.
Air bag light has come on and stayed on, and cruise control will intremittently not work. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.
Airbag light on , horn & cruise control are not working
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While traveling on highway and without prior warning airbag light went off on dashboard. Dealership is aware of problem.
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