Airbag light came on for about a week. Then, horn and cruise control stopped functioning at same time. Also, windshield wipers will come on by themselves. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further information.
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Clock spring broke, causing several safety features in vehicle to become inoperable. Horn and cruise control are both inoperable. *ak consumer states that the first indication of a problem was the illumination of the airbag light, and then the cruise control and horn became inoperable, the horn began to sound constantly even with the vehicle turned off and key out of ignition, consumer had to disconnect the horn to get it to turn off.
Ea 01 007/air bag clockspring: air bag sensor light remained on while driving. Also, cruise control and the horn were inoperative, and windshield wipers would randomly operate while in off mode. Dealer/manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Air bag light came on, then horn and cruise control ceased to work.
Air bag light stayed on after starting vehicle up and driving. Also, horn and cruise control did not work properly when put to use.*ak clockspring failure.
Consumer was traveling about 70mph on highway and vehicle started picking speed and landed in a ditch. Driver had to turn vehicle off. Brakes burned up and vehicle had to be towed. Nothing was being done, and consumer will talk with a lawyer.
Air bag light has come on and stayed on during normal operation of vehicle. Dealership informed consumer that the clock spring was defective. *note, cruise control and horn also failed to function.
Airbags, horn and cruise control sporaticlly inoperative.
While driving, the vehicle suddenly went from 70 MPH to neutral without warning, upon inspection the mechanic found metal shavings in the pan, consumer also stated there had been a thumping noise when taking off. Nlm
Air bag light has come on and will not go off. Consumer has taken vehicle to local dealership, and they informed him that defective component was clock spring. *ak the horn and the cruise control failed as well.
Cruise control, horn and airbag inoperable. Paid $221.60 for repair 9/13/00 at trail dodge dealer in inver gorve heights, minnesota.
Air bag light came on/off/ horn has failed to operate. Also, cruise control failed. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Air bag light has come on. Horn has failed, and cruise control did not function.
While traveling noticed air bag indicator light on. Technician stated clock spring neededto be replaced. Also, cruise control needed to be replaced due to clock spring. Please provide fuirther information.
The two times we had failures with similar symtoms (horn, engine light, cruise, wipers, etc.... ) different parts were replaced. Recently we had another "fluke" with the wipers going haywire (starting on there own) but it has not done it again since.
Consumer states the electrical power for the horn, cruise control, and air bag were inoperable, ABS light illuminated, local garage replaced an electrical ring assembly int the steering wheel assembly.
Had started vehcle when air bag light remained on and failed to go off. Horn failed to work as well as cruise control when needed.*ak possible clockspring failure.
Cruise control stopped working, and windshield wipers work intermittently. Dealership is aware of problem. Mechanic at the dealership told consumer she needed a clock spring.*ak
Having problems with horn not working when in use. Cruise control, when in use, would not work properly, and windshield wipers come on and go off on their own.*ak air bag light is on coincident with other failures.
Was driving and noticed air bag light came on & stayed. Horn failed to work properly. Had used cruise control, and it failed to work after being initiated.
The airbag indicator goes off and on. The horn does not work and the cruise control has gotten stuck.
Srs light stays illuminated while vehicle is in motion. Also, horn assembly and cruise control are inoperable.
Srs light stays illuminated while vehicle is in motion. Also, horn assembly and cruise control are inoperable.*ak
Ea01007; clock spring failed, causing loss of airbags/ horn and cruise control. Please provide further information.
Clockspring failed also disabling the horn and the cruise control. After contacting the dealer about the airbag light being on and describing the symptoms I was told it was going to be the clockspring. The service department acknowledged this is a common failure in the caravan but refused to warrant it as veh out of manufacturers warranty. Contacted daimler-chrysler customer service and they acknowledged the problem is widespread but no recall issued and they are unwilling to reimburse me at this time.
Air bag light stayed on. Shortly after that horn and cruise control stopped working. Dealer wanted to fix vehicle and charge counsumer $300.*ak
Air bag warning light is illuminated on dash panel, horn dose'nt work and cruise control are not working. This is due to a bad clock spring. Dealr has been contacted.
Ea-01-007- consumer has noticed air bag light illuminated on dash. Also, horn and cruise control were inoperable. Consumer contacted dealer, dealer noticed clock spring in steering column broke, causing problem. *ak
Ea-01-007; consumer noticed air bag light illuminated on dash, horn and cruise control were inoperable. Also, windshield wipers worked intermittently. Consumer has contacted dealer , dealer noticed the clock spring broke, causing problems. *ak
When turning on the vehicle, I noticed the air bag light did not go off. The next day I saw an article in the paper about the problem and upon checking the horn and cruise control, discovered they did not work either. I took the article to the dealer but they said the item was not under recall and would cost $210 to repair. I'll wait for you to issue the recall!
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