NHTSA recall 99V-023 (99V023000)

air bags recall reported February 5, 1999 - about 250,845 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V023000
Also written as: 99V-023
Manufacturer number: 815
Reported: February 5, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~250,845
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH AND PERSONAL INJURY.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WIL REPLACE THE AECM WITH AN AECM THAT IS SEALED FROM MOISTURE INTRUSION.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-023 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Dodge Ram - 1995, 1996, 1997

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.