NHTSA Recall 99V113000: Air bags
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 736,824 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Chrysler Town and Country.
| NHTSA campaign | 99V113000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 818 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Report received | May 6, 1999 |
| Owner notification | August 2, 1999 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 99V113000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chrysler Town and Country | 1993, 1994, 1995 |
| Dodge Caravan | 1993, 1994, 1995 |
| Dodge Grand Caravan | 1993, 1994, 1995 |
| Plymouth Grand Voyager | 1993, 1994, 1995 |
| Plymouth Voyager | 1993, 1994, 1995 |
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.