VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE WIRING THAT INITIATES THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER AIR BAG COULD ELECTRICALLY SHORT CIRCUIT TO GROUND. A SHORT CIRCUIT TO GROUND THAT EXISTS IMMEDIATELY AFTER TURNING THE IGNITION KEY TO THE “ON” OR “START” POSITION CAN CAUSE THE AIR BAG(S) TO INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY.
Chrysler (FCA US) – DAIMLERCHRYSLER/AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
| Report Received Date | 05/06/1999 |
| NHTSA ID | 99V113000 |
| Consequence Summary | INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN INJURE A FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL PERFORM AN ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTIC CHECK. ANY SHORT CIRCUITS IDENTIFIED IN EITHER THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INITIATOR WIRE CIRCUIT WILL BE REPAIRED. |
| Recall Code | 818 |
| Potentially Affected | 736824 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=99V113000) |
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