Vehicle recall 99V113000 · May 6, 1999
Dodge Caravan, Dodge Grand Caravan and 3 more models
Vehicle description: mini vans.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Inadvertent air bag deployment can injure a front seat occupant.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owner notification began August 2, 1999.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 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 99V113000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 6, 1999
- Filed by
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- 818
- Owner notification
- August 2, 1999
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 736,824
- 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 (1993-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993
- Dodge Caravan (1993-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993
- Dodge Grand Caravan (1993-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993
- Plymouth Grand Voyager (1993-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993
- Plymouth Voyager (1993-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993
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