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1997-2001 Dodge Dakota, Dodge Durango and others recall: air bags

Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on May 8, 2001. It covers about 216,100 vehicles.

vehicles affected
216,100
reported
May 8, 2001
owners notified
Jun 18, 2001
related complaints
639

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

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 639 complaints about airbags problems.

1997 Dodge Dakota1998 Dodge Dakota1999 Dodge Dakota2000 Dodge Dakota1997 Dodge Durango1998 Dodge Durango1999 Dodge Durango2000 Dodge Durango1998 Dodge Ram1999 Dodge Ram2000 Dodge Ram2001 Dodge Ram

Questions about recall 01V153000

Is there a recall on the 1997-2001 Dodge Dakota, Dodge Durango and others air bags?

Yes. Recall 01V153000, reported on May 8, 2001, covers about 216,100 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V153000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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