Investigation DP96014: 1990–1992, 1994–1996 Chrysler Town And Country

Status

OPEN

Opened

Nov 14, 1996

Closed

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Model years

1990–1992, 1994–1996

Subject

Defective air bag crash sensor

Component: Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive

Summary

Cfas sent a follow-up letter on december 12, 1996, to change the intent of the petition to airbag aggressivity and deployment variability.nhtsa received the letter on 12/12/96; accordingly, the petition due day was changed to april 12, 1997.cfas petitioned the agency to conduct an investigation to determine whether the airbag crash sensor and/or deployment systems for the 1991-92 chevrolet corsica/beretta, 1990-92 ford taurus, and 1994-96 chrysler minivans are defective.cfas allege that information on low speed crashes here occupants have suffered fatal injuries suggests [that the above vehicles] have defective airbag crash sensor and/or deployment systems.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 1996 Chrysler Town And Country938 complaints
• 1995 Chrysler Town And Country58 complaints
• 1994 Chrysler Town And Country154 complaints
• 1992 Chrysler Town And Country135 complaints
• 1991 Chrysler Town And Country25 complaints
• 1990 Chrysler Town And Country13 complaints