VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A WRONG CLAMP MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE WINDOW AIR BAG UNITS.
Safety risk
THE WINDOW AIR BAG MAY NOT FULLY DEPLOY IN A SIDE-IMPACT COLLISION, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WINDOW AIR BAG UNITS AND, IF THE WRONG OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED CLAMP IS FOUND, THE ENTIRE UNIT WILL BE REPLACED.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Suspension: front
6
99,059 mi
Structure: frame and members
4
94,663 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs
3
99,059 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.
1
—
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
1
—
Power train
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp
1
—
Steering
1
150,000 mi
Suspension
1
150,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls
1
—
The 1998 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2000 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.