| Issue ID | 489887 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10079113 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 03/06/04 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Horn would sound with engine off and on (no alarm system) for up to 40 min. Any time of day. Steady sound! Then shut off. No onset. Had to pull fuse to stop resulting in no horn at all. Consequences: irate neighbors, road rage from surrounding drivers. Replaced t control module and clockspring. Dealer preformed repair. Has old parts. Seems to be fixed. Took 12 days. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1500 |
| Number of Occurences | 5 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SUGAR NOTCH, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18N14JXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 09/02/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | WILKES-BARRE DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 570-822-1120 |
| Dealer's city | WILKES-BARRE |
| Dealer's state code | PA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 18702 |