NHTSA Recall 99V023000: Air bags: frontal
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 250,845 vehicles. It affects 1995–1997 Dodge RAM.
| NHTSA campaign | 99V023000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 815 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | February 5, 1999 |
| Owner notification | March 8, 1999 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: van and wagon model passenger vehicles. If water/road salt gets on the interior floor of the vehicle in the proximity of the air bag electronic control module (aecm), the aecm can corrode. The resulting corrosion can cause the driver side air bag to deploy inadvertently.
Safety risk
Deployment of the air bag without warning could cause a driver to lose vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash and personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers wil replace the aecm with an aecm that is sealed from moisture intrusion.
Notes
Owner notification began march 8, 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).
Vehicles covered by recall 99V023000
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.