This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for the air bag/clock spring recall 04V480000, repairs were supposedly made, however, the air bag light came on and remained on.
Recall 04V480000 concerning air bag clock spring. Consumer was upset that the dealer gave her an appointment for 3:00 pm on November 16, 2004. After waiting she was told that dealer was not able to see her, and she needed to go to the dealer that modified her vehicle for the handicapped.
The air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer pressed down on the horn and it failed to come on its own. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and determined that the clock spring needed to be replaced.
Consumer pressed on horn and it did not work. Also, air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer will take the vehicle to dealer for inspection.
While driving air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Following that the horn and the cruise control failed to operate. Consumer contacted the dealer, and mechanic determined that the clock spring needed replacement. Consumer called in to make an appointment.
- Bowling Green, KY, USA
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The clock spring malfunctioned. As a result, air bag sensor light stayed on, and the horn failed. Consumer was concerned that the air bags will not deploy upon impact.
While driving at 35 mph air bag warning light came on, and the horn failed to work. Also, cruise control did not work. A recall was issued on clock spring affecting earlier models. Recall campaign; NHTSA campaign id number : 04V480000. For the air bag. The consumer stated that she was in a car accident and the air bags did not deploy. The consumer submitted paperwork on a reimbursement for the clock spring repair.
Airbag sensor light continued to stay on. As a result, horn and cruise control failed. A recall for the clock spring was issued. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to model year.
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- Pittsburgh, PA, USA