1993-1995 Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Caravan and others recall: air bags
Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on May 6, 1999. It covers about 736,824 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 736,824
- reported
- May 6, 1999
- owners notified
- Aug 2, 1999
- related complaints
- 467
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: mini vans. The wiring that initiates the driver and/or passenger air bag could electrically short circuit to ground. A short circuit to ground that exists immediately after turning the ignition key to the "on" or "start" position can cause the air bag(s) to inadvertently deploy.
- Risk
- Inadvertent air bag deployment can injure a front seat occupant.
- Remedy
- Dealers will perform an electronic diagnostic check. Any short circuits identified in either the driver's or passenger side air bag initiator wire circuit will be repaired.
Recall number 99V113000
Affected vehicles
- Chrysler Town and Country 1993-1995 199319941995
- Dodge Caravan 1993-1995 199319941995
- Dodge Grand Caravan 1993-1995 199319941995
- Plymouth Grand Voyager 1993-1995 199319941995
- Plymouth Voyager 1993-1995 199319941995
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 467 complaints about airbags problems.
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Questions about recall 99V113000
Is there a recall on the 1993-1995 Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Caravan and others air bags?
Yes. Recall 99V113000, reported on May 6, 1999, covers about 736,824 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V113000?
Dealers will perform an electronic diagnostic check. Any short circuits identified in either the driver's or passenger side air bag initiator wire circuit will be repaired.
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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