Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
What Happened
The front seat track position sensors in your vehicle are like tiny eyes that help your airbags deploy correctly in a crash. However, in some cases, these sensors might not work properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If these sensors fail, the airbags might not deploy as they should, which could increase the risk of injury to you or your front seat passengers in a serious crash.
Free Fix
Your authorized dealer will inspect and replace the faulty sensors with new ones, all at no charge to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSORS UTILIZED FOR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSORS AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALLBEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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