Vehicle recall 04V480000 · October 6, 2004
Dodge Caravan, Dodge Grand Caravan and 3 more models
On certain minivans, the driver's air bag may become disabled due to a failure of the clockspring, which is located in the hub of the steering wheel.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain minivans, the driver's air bag may become disabled due to a failure of the clockspring, which is located in the hub of the steering wheel.
- Consequence
- This condition will manifest itself through illumination of the air bag warning lamp, and could eventually result in a driver's air bag open circuit, if the part is not replaced in a reasonable amount of time.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly on all covered vehicles with 70,000 miles or less. For those vehicles with more than 70,000 miles, daimlerchrysler will offer an extended lifetime warranty under which it will replace the clockspring at no charge if it fails. Daimlerchrysler will also reimburse owners who have paid to have the clockspring replaced on their vehicles. The recall began on October 12, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Notes
- Daimlerchrysler recall no. D17.CUSTOMERS can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V480000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 6, 2004
- Filed by
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- D17
- Owner notification
- October 12, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 955,344
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Air bags
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chrysler Town and Country (1998-2000): 2000, 1999, 1998
- Dodge Caravan (1998-2000): 2000, 1999, 1998
- Dodge Grand Caravan (1998-2000): 2000, 1999, 1998
- Plymouth Grand Voyager (1998-2000): 2000, 1999, 1998
- Plymouth Voyager (1998-2000): 2000, 1999, 1998
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