Recall 97V-080
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1997 Dodge Dakota and 5 other models: Air bags (frontal, sensor/control module-inactive).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 97V-080
- Reported
- May 16, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- 125,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The electrical circuit design allows the potential for an inadvertent air bag deployment upon vehicle ignition shut down.
The risk
Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace the air bag electronic control module with a newly designed module.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began during july 1997. 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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Dodge Dakota 1997
- Dodge Neon 1997
- Dodge Viper 1997
- Jeep Grand Cherokee 1997
- Jeep Wrangler 1997
- Plymouth Neon 1997