Recall for Dodge Dakota 1997

Defect in AIR BAGS : FRONTAL : SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

Problem:
THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT DESIGN ALLOWS THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT UPON VEHICLE IGNITION SHUT DOWN.

Result:
UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY.

Corrective action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED MODULE.

This potentially affects/affected 125000 vehicles/units.

Date owners notified by manufacturer:19970715.

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC.

Beginning date of manufacturing: 19960701.

End date of manufacturing:19960915.