NHTSA Campaign 03V082000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Issued by DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTUR INTERNATIONAL · Reported Mar 6, 2003 · 281 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN VANS, A CAPACITOR WITHIN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FOR THE AIR BAG CAN CRACK AND THE AIR BAG MAY NOT ACTIVATE AS DESIGNED. THIS CONDITION IS SIGNALED TO THE DRIVER BY THE SRS-WARNING LAMP.
Consequence
THE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FOR THE AIR BAG. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 14, 2003. 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 DAIMLERCHRYSLER INTERNATIONAL AT 1-704-655-1052.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPRINTER | 2500 | 2003 | 281 |
| SPRINTER | 3500 | 2003 | 281 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 03V082000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.