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Recall 04V-480

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1998 to 2000 Chrysler Town And Country and 4 other models: Air bags.

At a glance

Campaign number
04V-480
Reported
October 6, 2004
Vehicles affected
955,344 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

On certain minivans, the driver's air bag may become disabled due to a failure of the clockspring, which is located in the hub of the steering wheel.

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 covered vehicles with 70,000 miles or less. For those vehicles with more than 70,000 miles, daimlerchrysler will offer an extended lifetime warranty under which it will replace the clockspring at no charge if it fails. Daimlerchrysler will also reimburse owners who have paid to have the clockspring replaced on their vehicles. The recall began on october 12, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Daimlerchrysler recall no. D17.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles