The consumer was having the same problems as recall#98v046000 regarding the clockspring; the horn failed. The dealership would not repair free of charge, because the VIN was not included in the recall. Please provide more information.
1997 Jeep Wrangler airbags complaints
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I am the original owner of a 1997 jeep wrangler, VIN 1j4fy19s2vp52606. Recently, I turned the steering wheel fully in one direction (I don't recall if it was clockwise or counterclockwise), and heard a snap somewhere in the steering wheel or steering column. The airbag warning light came on (and has been on ever since), and the horn no longer works. *ak I contacted chrysler, and was told that my particular vehicle is not involved in any of the airbag recalls for the '97 wrangler. However, it seems a bit of a coincidence that the symptoms described above match those described for the '97 wrangler the federal safety agency campaign id number 98v046000 - "driver's side air bag clock spring wiring harness can break when turned to the full lock turn position" *** recall notice - "a broken clockspring will also cause the horn to become inoperative. The airbag warning light will stay on if the clockspring breaks." the parts are currently still available, but I hesitate waiting very long before having this broken part replaced.
Air bag sensor light remains on while driving, dealer and manufacturer were notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.
While driving air bag light illuminated, took vehicle to dealer, and mechanic stated clock spring needed to be replaced. Also, advised consumer there was a recall98v046000; however, this vehicle does not fall under recall due to VIN.
While driving vehicl clock spriing broke, and horn malfunctioned. Please provide further information.
Vehicle was driven directly into a small concrete post. Bumber was forced back causing engine and frame damage. Driver head struck windshield of vehicle. Driver (complainant) was operating vehicle in a parking lot and had not placed seat belt on at time of crash. Face went into windshield breaking windshield and compl. Nose. It was opinion of police, dealership personnel, and others that the airbag should have deployed with such a severe front end crash. Daimlerchrysler was written to and a subject met comp at dealership and took computer readings of vehicle. No analysis was given to compl except for written correspondance from daimler chrysler (a.l. Gilbert -special investigator) that the vehicle did not strike the appropriate "crush" and "crunch" zones to operate airbag. We cannot believe that a front end impact into a pole with 8000 damage and the drivers face hitting and breaking the windshield is not enough of an impact to cause the airbag to deploy. We have written daimlerchrysler twice asking for the readings from the computer and no one will respond. We also still do not know if the airbag will deploy if another accident occurs with the front end. We would also be interested in other jeep owners with similar experiences as to hope and remedy a possible fatal accident because of the airbag not deploying on jeep products.
Whtile driving over an overpass a vehicle made a left hand turn in front of consumer causing a collision, air bags did not deploy and the shoulder strap did not hold, vehicle was totaled and two people were injured.
Intermittently, air bag warning light flashed on and off. Vehicle was taken to the dealership. Owner was told that clock spring would need to be replaced. Owner was informed that vehicle was not included in recall # 98v046000, and could not be repaired free of charge. Recall campaign was for the same problem, but did not include this vehicle due to VIN. *ak
Vehicle slid on ice/ lost control, and hit a boulder head-on. Then rolled over. Dual airbags did not deploy which could have caused injuries.
While driving about 56 MPH he ther was a frontal crash and vehicle went in into a wall, and neither air bag deployed.
While driving at 35 MPH on the highway this vehicle swerved and lost control, went into a ditch front first and flipped over. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle has been declared totaled. Dealer has not been contacted.
Whike driving at 65mph on interstate transfer case came apart and front driveshaft fell out. When this happened the airbags deployed,windshield wipers came on, washer squirted, dash lights came on. The passenger air bag busted the windshield, and the face of the passenger. Her jaw is broken in three places and her four upper teeth were removed from their sockets. She required extensive reconstructive surgery, and is still in the hospital. Noothers objects or vehicles were involved. The driver beat the airbag down and safely parked the car in the median. Why did airbags deploy and with such force?
Contacted chrysler concerning my problems, and they stated that they cannot do anything for me. When I called about my airbags the first time, I was told I would be sent arbitration paperwork and never was. When I called back, I was told that an inspector should have gone out to look at my car before it was repaired and that it was "too late now" to do anything. I was never told that an inspector or anyone else could be involved when I first contacted chrysler. I am furious and frustrated and need help with this serious issue.
At 9773 miles air bag light came on and all gauges including speedometer and tachometer showed zero. When vehicle hits bump while driving, gagues come back only to eventually read zero again. Ongoing problem since july 1998 and dealer cannot fix problem. Been to dealer 8 times since initial problem, and still have same problem as of april 1999. Need some assistance for this problem since dealer is no help at all. Everytime they fix problem, happens a couple of months later again.
Fuel pump failed.
Ron ford reports that the steering makes a loud noise and vehicle goes straight ahead when trying to make a turn, vehicle would not turn. Dealer contacted, and no attempts made to remedy the problem. Accident occurred while vehicle was trying to make a turn, hit a boulder, at 35-40 MPH, air bag did not deploy upon impact. No repairs have been made. Problems still exist. Provided further information.
Vehicle slammed into ditch nose first, rolled several times. Air bags did not deploy.
During vehicle collision no deployment of air bag.
No deployment of air bags during vehicle collision, vehicle was traveling 35mph on impact,motorcycle crossed the center line into oncoming traffic and struck the jeep head-on, the front end of the vehicle was destroyed, injury to consumers.
Consumer was involved in an accident in which there was no deployment of driver's or passenger's side airbags. Vehicle had direct frontal damage. Also on front drivers side of vehicle. Drivers speed at time of accident was 45 MPH.
No deployment of air bag during collision resulting in death, prior recall work performed on air bag unit.
Recall 97v080000., air bag deployment. Dealer can't remedy the recall. Problem keeps coming back.
I was authorized by the dot to have a passenger side airbag switch put in and my dealer wont install it. Could you please tell me where I could get this done?.
98v046000,97v080000,96v060000. Vehicle was involved in a front end collision and the air bag did not deploy. Recall notice was received after the accident, and there have been three recalls listed since then. Consumer states that the recalls may have played a part in this incident. The vehicle was totaled, and the problem cannot be duplicated.
No deployment of driver's/passenger's air bags during accident resulted in one fatality and injury.
Unspecified: delayed deployment of airbag in accident.
Airbag control module on recall, dealer told consumer to report to selling dealer to get repair.
Airbag light will not go off.
Recall repairs refused due to lack of parts.
Air bag control module failed.
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