NHTSA Complaint #757041 — 1998 DODGE RAM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	757041
Vehicle	1998 DODGE RAM
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Date Filed	January 24, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	TN

Consumer Description

HORN IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO HONK, DEALER SAYS IT IS BECAUSE OF AIRBAG HOUSING AND THERE IS NOT ROOM FOR HORN CONTACTS TO WORK, SO NO MATTER WHERE YOU PUSH OR HOW HARD YOU HIT THE STEERING WHEEL, IT WILL NOT ALLOW THE HORN TO HONK!*AK

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