Recall 99V-002
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1998 Dodge Ram: Air bags.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-002
- Reported
- January 7, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 46,193 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace the aecm with a module that incorporates revised hardware and software on all affected vehicles.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Dodge Ram 1998