Air bags: frontalRecall 99V-343 · Chrysler and Dodge vehicles
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 99V-343 covers 350 Chrysler and Dodge vehicles for a air bags: frontal problem, reported to NHTSA on December 2, 1999.
Source: NHTSA recall 99V343000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN INCORRECT INFLATOR CHARGE AMOUNT.
The risk
THIS CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A PASSENGER OCCUPANT INJURY UNDER CERTAIN ACCIDENT CONDITIONS.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULE WITH A CORRECT MODULE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 24, 2000.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 DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 26, 1999 to November 8, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.