1997 Dodge Dakota, Dodge Neon and others recall: sensor/control module-inactive
Chrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on May 16, 1997. It covers about 125,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 125,000
- reported
- May 16, 1997
- owners notified
- Jul 15, 1997
- related complaints
- 176
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- The electrical circuit design allows the potential for an inadvertent air bag deployment upon vehicle ignition shut down.
- Risk
- Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the air bag electronic control module with a newly designed module.
Recall number 97V080000
Affected vehicles
- Dodge Dakota 1997 1997
- Dodge Neon 1997 1997
- Dodge Viper 1997 1997
- Jeep Grand Cherokee 1997 1997
- Jeep Wrangler 1997 1997
- Plymouth Neon 1997 1997
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 176 complaints about airbags problems.
1997 Dodge Dakota1997 Dodge Neon1997 Dodge Viper1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee1997 Jeep Wrangler1997 Plymouth Neon
Questions about recall 97V080000
Is there a recall on the 1997 Dodge Dakota, Dodge Neon and others sensor/control module-inactive?
Yes. Recall 97V080000, reported on May 16, 1997, covers about 125,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V080000?
Dealers will replace the air bag electronic control module with a newly designed module.
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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