NHTSA Complaint #822423 — 1997 BUICK CENTURY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	822423
Vehicle	1997 BUICK CENTURY
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Date Filed	April 15, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

THE LOCATION OF THE HORN SYMBOLS MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SOUND THE HORN IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. MANUFACTURER AND DEALER ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

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