NHTSA Complaint #512630 — 1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 512630 |
| Vehicle | 1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NC |
Consumer Description
EXTREME PRESSURE NEEDED TO OPERATE THE HORN CONTACTS ON THE STEERING WHEEL, RESULTS IN A UNSAFE SITUATION.
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