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The airbag warning light on the dash has been activated. The horn and speed control are also inoperable which occurred about the same time the airbag light went on. Also, the windshield wipers activate occasionally even though the switch is in the off position. The outside mirrors also move when the automatic door locks are activated. It is my understanding that the air bag, horn and speed control problems are currently being investigated by NHTSA. A faulty clockspring assembly is the possible culprit.
Clock spring failed, disabling horn, airbag, and cruise control. When we brought it to the dealer, we were told that it is a common problem, but that since the vehicle was out of warranty we would have to pay $250 for the repair. Since then, two other friends with the same car have had their clock spring fail, and they have had to pay for the repair. Chrysler has issued a service bulletin (08-010-01) for the repair, but refuses to provide the repair at no, or a reduced, cost. As the horn and airbag were disabled, I feel that this should have been covered as a safety issue recall.
Airbag light came on intermittently for a week; has stayed on permanently ever since Oct 8, 2001. Cruise control no longer works. Horn is still working as of 10/21/01.
While traveling 45mph air bag light flashed on/off until it remained continously on. Problem effected horn usage and cruise control. Took vehicle to dealership, and was informed by mechanic that clock spring needed to be replaced due to being broken.
- Silver Spring, MD, USA
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Clock spring failed causing the airbag light to remain lit and the horn will not work which is a safety issue. Dealer refused to repair under the extended service contract and repairs exceeded $200.
While stopping another vehicle hit consumer from behind, causing consumer to run into vehicle in front. Then, consumer ran into a fence. Passenger's side air bag deployed, but driver's side air bag did not deploy. Driver's side seat belt came loose and hung driver by left arm. Driver's seat broke, fell back, and hit child in car seat in the head, the middle seat where two toddlers were, also broke and flipped backward, consumer was injured, also stated horn and cruise control did not work, possible clockspring failure.
Air bag light came on and stayed on. Also, horn and cruise control did not function properly. Dealership informed consumer that there was no recall for this, and had not assisted consumer. The consumer feels very unsafe driving this vehicle.
While traveling air bag indication light would stay on. Also, horn did not not work. Consumer also states cruise control does not work as well, consumer was advised by dealership the air bag probably needs to be reloaded and the estimated cost would be $400-$500.
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- Park Ridge, IL, USA