Recall 97V080000: 1997 Dodge Dakota and 5 other models

Report received

May 16, 1997

Manufacturer

Chrysler corporation

Potentially affected

125,000vehicles

Model years

1997

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The electrical circuit design allows the potential for an inadvertent air bag deployment upon vehicle ignition shut down.

Possible consequence

Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the air bag electronic control module with a newly designed module.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1997 Dodge Dakota446 complaints
• 1997 Dodge Neon390 complaints
• 1997 Dodge Viper3 complaints
• 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee991 complaints
• 1997 Jeep Wrangler401 complaints
• 1997 Plymouth Neon161 complaints