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Recall 02V-293

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1996 to 1998 Chrysler Town And Country and 4 other models: Air bags (frontal).

At a glance

Campaign number
02V-293
Reported
November 7, 2002
Vehicles affected
1,500,521 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

On certain mini vans, the clockspring assembly may have been wound incorrectly during the vehicle assembly process.

The risk

This condition will manifest itself through illumination of the air bag warning lamp, and could eventually result in a driver's air bag open circuit, if the part is not replaced in a reasonable amount of time.

The fix

Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly on all vehicles with 70,000 miles or less. An extended lifetime warranty will also be placed on this component for all affected vehicles, regardless of mileage. Daimlerchrysler will also reimburse owners who have paid to have the clockspring replaced on their vehicles. Owner notification began november 18, 2002. 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 daimlerchrysler at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles