Component
AIR BAGS
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
What Happened
Your vehicle's air bag might not work properly due to a faulty clockspring in the steering wheel.
Risk if Unfixed
If left unrepaired, this could lead to your air bag not deploying in an accident, and you'll know something's wrong because the air bag warning light will stay on.
Free Fix
You'll get a free replacement for the clockspring assembly if your vehicle has 70,000 miles or less, or DaimlerChrysler will give you a warranty for a replacement if it fails, and they'll even reimburse you if you've already paid for the repair.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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 1-800-853-1403.
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