Comments on: Clockspring Defects: Driver Airbag Failure to Deploy

By: Terrell

Terrell — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 13:10:34 +0000

I have just had my car checked by Chrysler Dealership, to see why my Esp/Bas and Tracking light was being illuminated. They said it was due to a defective clock spring, which you can hear clicking. I also asked why is it causing my brake to grab, without pressing the brake at low speed. They check the brake system out and found no problem with the brakes. Was unable to find a problem for why the brakes would grab every time the esp/bas and tracking light went out. Immediately after it grab. those light would come on and the grabbing of the front brakes would stop.

By: Taras

Taras — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:39:16 +0000

Andy – There are other potential causes for squib errors, including squib defects. I recommend the entire air bag system be thoroughly inspected and repaired by a qualified mechanic knowledgeable about Chrysler’s air bag systems. You definitely should not sell the vehicle in its current condition, since it may result in a failure of the air bag to deploy in a crash, and can result in serious personal injury or death. It’s also possible that it deploys unexpectedly and causes injury or death. So, I recommend getting it fixed promptly before selling it.

By: andy

andy — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:37:24 +0000

I have 2001 sebring for customer with squib error 1 & 2 but no codes and I found your wonderful site. Have not found any info on the squib problem other than a possibility of a bad clockspring . Mileage is low and srs light is on why wasn’t all the chrysler products covered. It makes this car hard to to sell if we don’t know the cost of repairs (trying to sell for my neighbor )
Great site !

By: Taras

Taras — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:29:08 +0000

Whether a defective clockspring is covered under warranty depends on the terms of your warranty (i.e, are you still within the time and mileage limits). Either way, I strongly recommend that you get the defective clockspring replaced as soon as possible, as I know consumers have died in crashes involving Chrysler minivans because their clockspring failed when they needed it most. I also recommend you report this issue to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which you can do by following the link from my article on this issue: http://www.theairbagblog.com/airbag-laws/how-to-report-an-airbag-complaint-to-the-government/ Hope this helps.

By: Joel B

Joel B — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:30:38 +0000

Chrysler says they do not cover a defective clockspring on my 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan that seems to cause the airbag light to stay illuminated.

Does that seem right?