Recall 99V-023: 1995–1997 Dodge RAM

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on Feb 5, 1999, covering about 250,845 vehicles.

NHTSA number
99V-023
Report date
Feb 5, 1999
Vehicles affected
250,845
Owners notified
Mar 8, 1999

The problem

Vehicle description: van and wagon model passenger vehicles. If water/road salt gets on the interior floor of the vehicle in the proximity of the air bag electronic control module (Aecm), the aecm can corrode. The resulting corrosion can cause the driver side air bag to deploy inadvertently.

The risk

Deployment of the air bag without warning could cause a driver to lose vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash and personal injury.

The fix

Dealers wil replace the aecm with an aecm that is sealed from moisture intrusion.

Notes

Owner notification began march 8, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chrysler at 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
ComponentAir Bags › Frontal
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number99V023000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Dodge RAM1995, 1996, 1997All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 99V-023?

Vehicle description: van and wagon model passenger vehicles. If water/road salt gets on the interior floor of the vehicle in the proximity of the air bag electronic control module (Aecm), the aecm can corrode. The resulting corrosion can cause the driver side air bag to deploy inadvertently.

How is recall 99V-023 fixed?

Dealers wil replace the aecm with an aecm that is sealed from moisture intrusion.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.