Safety Recall NHTSA · 99V043000 Reported March 11, 1999

Daimlerchrysler/passenger air bag

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Air Bags · 488 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
99V043000
Manufacturer Campaign
821
Component
Air Bags
Vehicles Affected
488
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 11, 1999

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. some frontal (passenger side) air bags may not inflate properly.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, the passenger may not be adequately restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the air bag module on the passenger side.

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 Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 99V043000 or campaign 821.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 99V043000

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

What is recall 99V043000?

NHTSA recall 99V043000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on March 11, 1999. It addresses: Daimlerchrysler/passenger air bag. The recall affects approximately 488 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 99V043000 or the manufacturer campaign number 821. 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.