Issue ID | 369196 |
Internal NHTSA # | 763952 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CARAVAN |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 01/07/02 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | First the air bag light went on and did not go off. Then the horn stopped working. Then the cruise control did not come on. I took the van to the local dodge dealer and the diagnosis is that clock spring in the steering wheel needs to be replaced. In the current condition the air bag will not deploy on the driver side in the event of an accident. The estimated cost is ~ $300. 00. I have scheduled the work for next week. I called chrysler and was told that since there is not a recall for this they will not participate in the repair cost. This is a safety issue if the air bag will not deploy. Per articles on the internet chrysler has replaces over 124,000 clock springs, on their own admission! |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LAKE FOREST, IL |
VIN pattern | 2B4FP2531VRXXXXXX |
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Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 01/06/98 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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