1995-1997 Dodge Ram recall: frontal
Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on February 5, 1999. It covers about 250,845 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 250,845
- reported
- Feb 5, 1999
- owners notified
- Mar 8, 1999
- related complaints
- 114
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: van and wagon model passenger vehicles. If water/road salt gets on the interior floor of the vehicle in the proximity of the air bag electronic control module (aecm), the aecm can corrode. The resulting corrosion can cause the driver side air bag to deploy inadvertently.
- Risk
- Deployment of the air bag without warning could cause a driver to lose vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash and personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers wil replace the aecm with an aecm that is sealed from moisture intrusion.
Recall number 99V023000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 114 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 99V023000
Is there a recall on the 1995-1997 Dodge Ram frontal?
Yes. Recall 99V023000, reported on February 5, 1999, covers about 250,845 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V023000?
Dealers wil replace the aecm with an aecm that is sealed from moisture intrusion.
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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