DODGE RAM 1998: AIR BAGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V002000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | RAM | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-02-15 | 1999-01-07 | 1999-01-21 |
Production Dates: 1997-11-15 - 1998-06-05
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 816
Component: AIR BAGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 46193
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS AND VANS USED FOR CONVERSION. IF A HEAVY OBJECT IMPACTS THE METAL CASING OF THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE "AECM", LOCATED UNDER THE DRIVER SEAT, THE MODULE COULD INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY THE AIR BAGS.
UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AECM WITH A MODULE THAT INCORPORATES REVISED HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 15, 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'.
