Defect summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLE. SOME PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING SOME REQUIRED COMPONENTS.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE AIR BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULE IN THESE VEHICLES.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 11, 1998.OWNERS AND DEALERS ARE BEING CONTACTED BY TELEPHONE AND ARRANGEMENTS ARE BEING MADE FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE MODULES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE A TELEPHONE CALL 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).
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 98V049000. Text as published by NHTSA.