NHTSA recall 97V080000
Air Bags · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
May 16, 1997report date
125,000units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: The electrical circuit design allows the potential for an inadvertent air bag deployment upon vehicle ignition shut down.
Why it matters: Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the air bag electronic control module with a newly designed module.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1997 Dodge Dakota
- 1997 Dodge Neon
- 1997 Dodge Viper
- 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- 1997 Jeep Wrangler
- 1997 Plymouth Neon
All model years NHTSA lists
1997 Dodge Dakota, 1997 Dodge Neon, 1997 Dodge Viper, 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 1997 Jeep Wrangler, 1997 Plymouth Neon.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 97V080000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.