DODGE RAM 1997: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V023000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | RAM | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-03-08 | 1999-02-05 | 1999-02-08 |
Production Dates: 1994-08-01 - 1997-08-15
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 815
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 250845
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH AND PERSONAL INJURY.
DEALERS WIL REPLACE THE AECM WITH AN AECM THAT IS SEALED FROM MOISTURE INTRUSION.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 8, 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'.
