NHTSA recall 99V113000
Air bags
Chrysler Town And Country and 4 more
Reported May 6, 1999736,824 vehicles affectedDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONMaker’s number 818Built Mar 1, 1993 – Mar 31, 1995
The 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.
The risk
Inadvertent air bag deployment can injure a front seat occupant.
The 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.