Investigation RQ04001: 1998–1999 Chrysler Town And Country

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Jan 28, 2004

Closed

Jun 4, 2004

Model years

1998–1999

Subject

Driver air bag clockspring failure

Component: Air bags › Frontal

Summary

Complaints report air bag warning light illuminates, and this may be accompanied with a non-functioning horn and/or cruise control (if equipped).this is indicative of an open-circuit clockspring failure (results in non-functioning driver's air bag), similar to the failure condition that was the subject of daimlerchrysler's recall of model year 1996-1998.5 minivans (recall no. 02v-293).this recall query has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea04-013).

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

• 1999 Chrysler Town And Country362 complaints
• 1998 Chrysler Town And Country296 complaints