DODGE CARAVAN 1994: AIR BAGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V113000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | CARAVAN | 1994 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-08-02 | 1999-05-06 | 1999-05-12 |
Production Dates: 1993-03-01 - 1995-03-31
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 818
Component: AIR BAGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 736824
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN INJURE A FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT.
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.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 2, 1999.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 CHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
