My wife just called me and told me when see turns left the airbag comes on. I told her not to turn left, jk. It's a 99 durango. Has anyone else had this problem? What do I need to look for 1st?

 

It's probably the clock spring, which is a type of electrical connector located under the airbag. It's a straightforward repair, but probably best to have the dealer take care of that one just to make sure everything is done correctly.

 

yup sounds like the clock spring, and not something i would attempt if just for the fact that i wouldnt want to pull the airbag out and f-something up, at least if the dealer does it they are on the financial hook to make it right . . .

 

I have read this might be a recall problem. Does anyone know about this? I've owned this vehicle since new.

 

never heard of it being a recall issue, but you can check all the recalls on your truck here

http://www.dodge.com/en/owners/

it will also tell you what recalls have already been performed on the truck

 

With the air bag light on the system is disabled so the air bags won't fire in an accident so get that thing into the dealer fast.

 

What is this?
Durango AIR BAGS Recall – ID# 19368
Recall Date MAY 08, 2001
Part Affected AIR BAGS
Model Affected DURANGO
Potential Units Affected 216100 Get Details

Recall Date
MAY 08, 2001


Model Affected
1999 DODGE DURANGO


Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS. SOUND DEADENER MATERIAL INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL COULD BECOME DETACHED FROM THE COVER AND HOUSING. NOTE: THE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS WERE BUILT AT THE WARREN ASSEMBLY PLANT ("S" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 16, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; ST. LOUIS NORTH ASSEMBLY PLANT ("J" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 19, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; LAGO ALBERTO ASSEMBLY PLANT ("M" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 23, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; AND SALTILLO ASSEMBLY PLANT ("G" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 23, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000. IMPORTANT: VEHICLES THAT HAVE ALREADY HAD THE PROPER CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE BEEN EXCLUDED FROM THIS RECALL. IN ADDITION, 1997-2000 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD A SUSPECT REPLACEMENT CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THIS RECALL.


Consequence
WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE MATERIAL COULD INTERFERE WITH THE CLOCKSPRING RIBBON AND CAUSE AN OPEN CIRCUIT. THE DRIVER AIR BAG SYSTEM WILL BECOME DISABLED, AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.


Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 18, 2001. ALSO SOME 1997-200 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES THAT, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE HAD A SUSPECT REPLACEMENT CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

 

Never seen that one?