: the contact states there is a NHTSA recall campaign 02V293000, concerning the air bags. The manufacturer was contacted and gave verbal authorization to perform recall repairs. When the vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repairs they refused to perform the work because the vehicle did not demonstrate the problems indicated in the recall. The manufacturer was contacted, and they agreed with the dealer that the recall work should not be performed if the vehicle was not showing signs of the defect. Because the recall work was not performed the contact felt the air bags may deploy without warning and cause an injury.

- Derry, NH, USA

While turning at low speed front air bags deployed. Consumer did not hit anything. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

- Lincoln, NE, USA

When hitting a tree at 30 mph with front end the air bag did not deploy. Consumer sustained minor injuries. The vehicle was towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

- Glassport, PA, USA

Nar 04/07/2003 mr the air bag light illuminated and the cruise control was inoperative. The consumer received a recall notice after he had the work done.

- Chapel Hill, NC, USA

While backing out of a parking space with a foot on the brakes vehicle started to accelerate in reverse. Was brought to a halt after front passenger'side struck a tree. Consumer's four year old child's head hit rear door window, cracking the window in the process. Consumer suffered back injuries. Seat belts were worn but none of the air bags in vehicle deployed.

- Mount Vernon, WA, USA

Horn, air bag and cruise control all does not work. Horn is required to pass safety inspection. Air bag is very important because my wife is pregnant with our first child. **dimsii IVOQ entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**763371

- Faison, NC, USA

The horn and cruise control failed due to a faulty clock spring, which was replaced, however consumer requested reimbursement due to a recall which was issued.

- Tonawanda, NY, USA

The air bag light illuminated on the dash board, which was caused by a faulty clock spring, the consumer learned of a recall and requested reimbursement.

- Newington, CT, USA

I had the clock spring replaced and paid for it out of pocket. Then six months later there is a recall. I sent all the bills to Chrysler and never got any money. Sent in tow days after recall notice received. I am also calling Chrysler but you need to know they are trying not to pay this.

- Cape Girardeau, MO, USA

Consumer requested reimbursement regarding the air bag recall. Also all of the spark plugs were replaced.

- Sterling, VA, USA

Prior to recall notification, the air bags in the vehicle deployed which caused the vehicle to hit a curb.

- Fort Stewart, GA, USA

While driving 55 mph the vehicle impacted a deer head on. The driver and passenger air bags did not deploy.

- Bakersville, OH, USA

The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the air bags did not deploy.

- Brighton, IL, USA

The belt tensioner failed, there was a recall on the clock spring which had broken, the transaxle pan side converter and the steering pump had rusted.

- Warren, MI, USA

The van was involved in a head on collision mostly on the drivers' side. Neither dual air bags deployed. The owner has just received the recall for the "clock spring" 01-27-2003.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

After recall #02V29300 airbag clock spring was done on vehicle the horn shorted out. Dealer notified.

- Waldorf, MD, USA

The fuel sending unit needle will jump from side to side and the light will come on/off intermittently. Ts the clockspring was inoperative, the fuel module needed to be repaired, the gas tank indicator light blinked and a tone sounded. The vehicle seemed fine for a while, but the problem had come back constantly. Scc

- Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA

Consumer was rear-ended by another vehicle while stopped. Other vehicle was traveling approximately 45mph. The collision caused consumer's vehicle to hit another car in front. Both the driver and passenger air bags did not deploy.

- Milwaukie, OR, USA

While traveling on the highway without physical contact with another vehicle, the dual airbags deployed. The dealer is aware of the problem.

- Parkhill, MI, USA

Airbag light would come on and off in July. Took vehicle to dealer, and they reset airbag sensor. About a week later, consumer rear ended another driver, and none of the airbags deployed.

- Polas Hieghts, IL, USA