Issue ID | 292027 |
Internal NHTSA # | 742924 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CARAVAN |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 23/02/01 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Air-bag warning light is on, however the air bag has never been deployed in this vehicle. Dealer charged $140 just to diagnose problem, and wanted approximately $1,000 to fix the problem. Dodge/chrysler customer service has been contacted. Associated press is indicating the nhtsa is looking into the matter although there has not been a formal recall. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | OTTAWA, IL |
VIN pattern | 1B4GP44R8VBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/04/97 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 30 |
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