Vehicle Data Hub

Recall 99V-113

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1993 to 1995 Chrysler Town And Country and 4 other models: Air bags.

At a glance

Campaign number
99V-113
Reported
May 6, 1999
Vehicles affected
736,824 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Vehicle description: mini vans. The wiring that initiates the driver and/or passenger air bag could electrically short circuit to ground. A short circuit to ground that exists immediately after turning the ignition key to the "on" or "start" position can cause the air bag(s) to inadvertently deploy.

The risk

Inadvertent air bag deployment can injure a front seat occupant.

The fix

Dealers will perform an electronic diagnostic check. Any short circuits identified in either the driver's or passenger side air bag initiator wire circuit will be repaired.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owner notification began august 2, 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