AIRBAG/CLOCKSPRING FAILURE. WAS IN FRONT END CRASH AT 25-30MPH AND AIRBAGS DID NOT GO OFF. THIS WAS ON 06-26-04 GOT THE CAR FIX AT EARNHARDT AUTO BODY A FIVE STAR DEALER. ON 10-09-04 THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. SO I TOOK IT BACK THEY SAID THEY WOULD CALL MY INSURANCE TO SEE IF THEY WOULD COVER THE WORK. THEY WOULD IF IT WAS FROM …
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AIRBAG/CLOCKSPRING FAILURE. WAS IN FRONT END CRASH AT 25-30MPH AND AIRBAGS DID NOT GO OFF. THIS WAS ON 06-26-04 GOT THE CAR FIX AT EARNHARDT AUTO BODY A FIVE STAR DEALER. ON 10-09-04 THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. SO I TOOK IT BACK THEY SAID THEY WOULD CALL MY INSURANCE TO SEE IF THEY WOULD COVER THE WORK. THEY WOULD IF IT WAS FROM THE CRASH. THE COMPUTER SHOWED NO ERROR CODE SO I HAD TO PAY. BODY SHOP SAID THEY CAN'T FIX I WOULD HAVE TO TAKE TO SERVICE.BUT THE TECH AT BODY SAID IT WAS A BAD CLOCKSPRING. SO ON 10-11-04 I TOOK TO SERVICE AND THEY TOLD ME THEY WOULD HAVE TO DO A DIAGNOSTIC WHICH I HAD JUST PAID FOR AT THERE BODY SHOP. I TOLD THEM THIS BUT THIS DID'NT MATTER.BUT I NEED MY CAR GETTING TO WORK. SO I LET THEM KEEP IT FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. A FEW HOURS LATER THEY CALLED AND SAID IT WAS A BAD CLOCKSPRING AND IT WOULD COST ABOUT $481.00. BECAUSE MY WARRANTY WAS UP IN TIME NOT MILES. WAS UP BY ABOT A MONTH AND WEEK OR TWO. I ASK THEM IF THIS WAS A SAFETY CONCERN AND THEY NO. CALL FOR MORE INFO ON THIS STORY.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10090879
24,000 miles · Dec 10, 2003
Air BagsService Brakes, HydraulicCrashInjury
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH BRAKE PEDAL FELL APART, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT A TEMPORARY CONCRETE WALL IN A CONSTRUCTION ZONE. UPON IMPACT, FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES TO THE HEAD AND ARMS.*AK THE RUBBER GRIP ON THE BRAKES POPPED OFF WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. CONS…
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WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH BRAKE PEDAL FELL APART, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT A TEMPORARY CONCRETE WALL IN A CONSTRUCTION ZONE. UPON IMPACT, FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES TO THE HEAD AND ARMS.*AK THE RUBBER GRIP ON THE BRAKES POPPED OFF WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. CONSUMER NOTED THE AIR BAGS WERE A DESIGN FLAW SINCE THEY DIDN'T DEPLOY EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE TWO SENSORS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. (FATHER ON BEHALF ON SON). *PH
NHTSA ODI #10044987
25,000 miles · Nov 12, 2003
Air BagsCrash
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH AND THE FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OR WARNING THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE AIR BAGS BEFORE THE COLLISION. *AK *PH *NLM
NHTSA ODI #10041924
31,000 miles · May 16, 2003
Air Bags
WHEN THE VEHICLE HIT A DIP IN THE ROAD THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *NLM
NHTSA ODI #10020019
Mileage unknown · Oct 9, 2002
Air Bags
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH THE CONSUMER HIT A POT HOLE IN THE ROAD AND WITH OUT ANY WARNING THE TWO FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WENT THROUGHT THE WINDSHIELD GLASS. MR
NHTSA ODI #8020485
Mileage unknown · Sep 5, 2002
Air BagsCrash
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH THE CONSUMER RAN OFF THE ROAD AND FLIPPED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES AND NONE OF THE FRONT OR REAR AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB
NHTSA ODI #8017918
Mileage unknown · Jul 9, 2002
Air BagsCrash
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION OAT 40 MPH AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8013530
Mileage unknown · Dec 17, 2001
Air BagsCrash
DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN FRONT END COLLISION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #755728
Mileage unknown · Aug 30, 2001
Air Bags
THE GRAY COATING TO THE AIR BAG COVER STARTED PEELING TWO MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR. I BROUGHT IT IN TO GET FIXED AND THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE WRONG PART. THE PERSON WHO REPLACED THE WRONG PART DAMAGED THAT PART (STEERING WHEEL) AND THEY HAD TO REPLACE BOTH PARTS AGAIN. I FINALLY GOT BOTH PARTS REPLACED 8/01 AND THE AI…
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THE GRAY COATING TO THE AIR BAG COVER STARTED PEELING TWO MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR. I BROUGHT IT IN TO GET FIXED AND THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE WRONG PART. THE PERSON WHO REPLACED THE WRONG PART DAMAGED THAT PART (STEERING WHEEL) AND THEY HAD TO REPLACE BOTH PARTS AGAIN. I FINALLY GOT BOTH PARTS REPLACED 8/01 AND THE AIR BAG STARTED PEELING AGAIN THREE WEEKS LATER. THERE IS AN OBVIOUS DEFECT IN THE MATERIAL.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus vehicles, equipped with beige interiors. The affected vehicles were previously repaired for a recall issue using an incorrect part. The incorrect part may not prevent the passenger side sun visor from detaching if the passenger frontal air bag deploys and the passenger side sun visor is folded down in a certain position.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify the affected owners. Dealers will install the correct tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2016, owners will be sent a second email when parts are available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. A HOSE MANUFACTURING PROCESS ALLOWED THE REINFORCEMENT YARD TO BREACH THE INNER LAYER OF SOME AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HOSES WEAKENING THE INNER WALL WHICH COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE COOLER HOSES CAN CAUSE TRANSAXLE DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS AND SMOKE IF THE OIL CONTACTS THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER HOSES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 9, 2001. 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 DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUMBER OF INCORRECT DRIVER SIDE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS WERE INSTALLED INTO VEHICLES.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE BOLTS MAY NOT PROPERLY SECURE THE SEAT AND COULD CAUSE INCREASED INJURY TO THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS AND THEN REPLACE THE BOLTS IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 5, 2001. 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 DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE OUTER LAYER ONLY OF THIS 3-LAYER FUEL RETURN HOSE DOES NOT CONTAIN THE DESIRED OZONE PROTECTION DUE TO A PROCESSING ERROR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS HOSE IS CONSIDERED TO BE INADEQUATE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RETURN HOSE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. PASSENGER AIR BAGS WERE BUILT WITH SUSPECT ALUMINUM EXTRUSION SECTIONS WHICH MAY NOT RETAIN THE AIR BAG DOOR DURING AN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT EVENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A SEPARATED AIR BAG DOOR COULD INJURE A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HARNESS FOR THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH A NEW PROTECTIVE SHIELD CAUSING A GROUNDED CIRCUIT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: PROLONGED WIRING HARNESS CONTACT WITH THE HEAT SHIELD WILL CAUSE THE WIRING INSULATION TO WEAR AND EVENTUALLY TO GROUND OUT. THIS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO DIE-OUT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR HARNESS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THROUGH DEGRADATION OF THE BOND BETWEEN THE SILENCER PAD AND A SHEET METAL PANEL (QUARTER INNER UPPER), THE PAD MAY FALL ONTO THE MAP LIGHT LOCATED IN THE REAR SEATING AREA NEAR THE C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL (LH AND RH). THIS CONTACT COULD CAUSE THE PAD TO MELT, CREATING A HOT SMELL AND/OR SMOKE DURING LONG PERIODS OF ILLUMINATION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: SMOKE INHALATION COULD BE HARMFUL TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INSULATION PAD FROM BEHIND BOTH REAR MAP LIGHTS.
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PE02082 · Safety Belt Cinching Latch Plate
Opened Nov 6, 2002 · Closed Apr 23, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts
THERE ARE NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ALLEGED DEFECT.WHILE CONDUCTING THIS INVESTIGATION, ODI FOUND THAT THE SUBJECT CINCHES MEET THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, AND THAT MANY OF THE REPORTED FAILURES WERE DUE TO INCORRECT CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSTALLATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE REPORT RATE IS LOW (1.60/100K).THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE FAILS TO ESTABLISH THE EXISTENCE OF A DEFECT TREND AT THIS TIME.FURTHER ALLOCATION OF AGENCY RESOURCES TO THIS ISSUE IS UNWARRANTED AND THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS BEING CLOSED.
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