NHTSA Complaint #717546 — 1998 DODGE RAM 1500

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	717546
Vehicle	1998 DODGE RAM 1500
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Date Filed	January 19, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AZ

Consumer Description

THE HORN IS VERY DIFFICULT TO USE. IT MUST BE HIT HARD AT EXACTLY THE RIGHT SPOT TO FUNCTION. WHEN IN A PANIC (I.E. WHEN HORN USE IS NECESSARY) IT IS UNLIKELY THAT ONE CAN HIT THE RIGHT SPOT. IN VERY COLD WEATHER (BELOW FREEZING) THE HORN DOES NOT WORK AT ALL.

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