1997 Dodge Grand Caravan: broken coil spring

Filed Mar 6, 2003 · Airbags, Brakes · NY

Premature wear of rear brake shoes, needed replacement. Also, clock spring failed which caused horn to be inoperative.*ak

Filed Nov 2, 2001 · Acceleration, Airbags · VA

Clock spring failed, disabling horn, airbag, and cruise control. When we brought it to the dealer, we were told that it is a common problem, but that since the vehicle was out of warranty we would have to pay $250 for the repair. Since then, two other friends with the same car have had their clock spring fail, and they have had to pay for the repair. Chrysler has issued a service bulletin (08-010-01) for the repair, but refuses to provide the repair at no, or a reduced, cost. As the horn and airbag were disabled, I feel that this should have been covered as a safety issue recall.

Filed May 17, 2001 · Airbags, Electrical · TX

Clock spring failed causing the airbag light to remain lit and the horn will not work which is a safety issue. Dealer refused to repair under the extended service contract and repairs exceeded $200.

Filed Mar 25, 2001 · Acceleration, Airbags · OH

Clock spring failed while vehicle was being driven, caused loss of air bag, horn, and cruise controll. Clock spring failed where the manufacture placed a plastic strip on the spring cable that put a severe bend in cable causing it to break the circuit and loose the vital safety functions of the vehicle.

Filed Jul 10, 2000 · Airbags · MD

Clock spring failed causing the air bag warning light to come on.*et.