Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V082000 Reported March 6, 2003

Daimlerchrysler/air bag ecu

Daimlerchrysler Manufacturing Intl · Air Bags · 281 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
03V082000
Manufacturer Campaign
C14
Component
Air Bags
Vehicles Affected
281
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 6, 2003

Defect Summary

On certain vans, a capacitor within the electronic control unit for the air bag can crack and the air bag may not activate as designed. this condition is signaled to the driver by the srs-warning lamp.

Safety Consequence

The air bag may not deploy correctly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to a seat occupant.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the electronic control unit for the air bag. owner notification began on april 14, 2003. 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 international at 1-704-655-1052.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Daimlerchrysler Manufacturing Intl dealer and reference recall ID 03V082000 or campaign C14.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 03V082000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 03V082000?

NHTSA recall 03V082000 was issued by Daimlerchrysler Manufacturing Intl on March 6, 2003. It addresses: Daimlerchrysler/air bag ecu. The recall affects approximately 281 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Daimlerchrysler Manufacturing Intl dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V082000 or the manufacturer campaign number C14. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.