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Post by 65cuda on Sept 15, 2006 23:37:04 GMT -5
The airbag light came on, the horn isn`t working and the cruise control isn`t working on our 1999 Dodge Grand caravan, looks like its the air bag clockspring in the steering columm that is defective, has anyone else had this problem with this type of vehicle seems like a common defect, with other caravan owners.
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Post by benny on Sept 16, 2006 6:36:42 GMT -5
I'd call the dealer and see what they say. Alot of times they troubleshoot for free over the phone
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Post by swi66 on Sept 16, 2006 7:13:30 GMT -5
I had one break in the Subaru...........
Had vince's auto wrecking change one out of a junker into it, about half what the deraler wanted.
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Post by 65cuda on Sept 16, 2006 10:04:09 GMT -5
I called the dealer 1st thing in the morning, they said its under warranty, made an appointment to take it in Tuesday
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Post by benny on Sept 16, 2006 12:33:27 GMT -5
That's great...when I suggested the dealer it was the intensions of getting free advice....not directing You there for a repair
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Post by benny on Sept 16, 2006 12:33:49 GMT -5
That's great...when I suggested the dealer it was the intensions of getting free advice....not directing You there for a repair
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Post by 65cuda on Sept 16, 2006 15:59:35 GMT -5
after checking on the internet I see that this problem is wide spread with caravans, and chrysler has had a recall for this problem.
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Post by 65cuda on Sept 16, 2006 16:16:24 GMT -5
1999 DODGE CARAVAN Recall ID from NHTSA: 04V480000
Auto Recall Date: 20041006
Vehicle Component: AIR BAGS
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 955344
1999 DODGE CARAVAN Defect Summary:
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.
Defect Consequence:
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.
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.
Notes: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION, D17
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