NHTSA Recall 04V480000: Air bags
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 955,344 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Chrysler Town and Country.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V480000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | D17 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Report received | October 6, 2004 |
| Owner notification | October 12, 2004 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 04V480000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chrysler Town and Country | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Dodge Caravan | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Dodge Grand Caravan | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Plymouth Grand Voyager | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Plymouth Voyager | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.