Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge ram. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator randomly illuminates and the air bag chime will begin to sound. The horn in the vehicle has also stopped working. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and provided them with information he found online regarding the federal safety agency campaign id number 01v153000 (air bags). He was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall, although the failures were identical. The contact would be responsible for the repair costs. The vehicle is currently at the dealer and they stated that the clock springs were the cause of the failures in the horn and the air bags. The air bag system was completely disabled and would not deploy in the event of a crash. The failure mileage was 124,000 and current mileage was 125,000. Updated 10/20/08. *lj updated 10/21/08.
1998 Dodge Ram airbags problems
66 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). 48 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 66
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- crashes
- 48
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Frontal47
- Side/window3
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Dodge Ram airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Dodge Ram airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: pickup trucks. Sound deadener material inside the steering wheel could become detached from the cover and housing. Note: the ram pickup trucks were built at the warren assembly plant ("s" in the 11th VIN position) from may 16, 2000 through october 23, 2000; st. Louis north assembly plant ("j" in the 11th VIN position) from may 19, 2000 through october 23, 2000; lago alberto assembly plant ("m" in the 11th VIN position) from may 23, 2000 through october 23, 2000; and saltillo assembly plant ("g" in the 11th VIN position) from may 23, 2000 through october 23, 2000. Important: vehicles that have already had the proper clockspring installed, according to warranty records, have been excluded from this recall. In addition, 1997-2000 model year vehicles that have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, according to warranty records, have been added to this recall.
- Risk
- When this occurs, the material could interfere with the clockspring ribbon and cause an open circuit. The driver air bag system will become disabled, and the air bag warning lamp will illuminate on the instrument panel.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly. Owner notification began june 18, 2001. Also some 1997-200 model year vehicles that, according to warranty records, have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, will also be included in this campaign. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 01V153000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: vans and vans used for conversion. If a heavy object impacts the metal casing of the air bag electronic control module (aecm), located under the driver seat, the module could inadvertently deploy the air bags.
- Risk
- Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the aecm with a module that incorporates revised hardware and software on all affected vehicles.
Recall number 99V002000 · Recall details
What 1998 Dodge Ram owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge ram. The contact stated that the air bag indicator light illuminates and an alarm sounds four times intermittently. Eventually, the air bag light dims. The contact will have the vehicle inspected. There are two air bag recalls (the federal safety agency campaign id numbers 01v153000 and 99v002000); however, the manufacturer stated that his vehicle was not included in either one. The current mileage was 120,000 and failure mileage was 119,800.
While driving,the consumer tried to avoid another vehicle that was coming inside of the lane. When the consumer applied the brakes, the pedal went to the floor. The consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and hit a guard rail and flipped into a ditch. Both air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained head injuries. The driver went to the hospital on his own. The vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company. Please provide additional information.
Another vehicle turned in front of consumer's vehicle and it was t-boned by consumer's vehicle which was traveling 45-50 MPH. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Driver sustained some soft tissue injuries to the back.
Air bag light started illuminating on and off. Eventually it remained illuminated. *ph the consumer later found out that the manufacturer was voluntarily replacing the clock spring on vehicles with mileage less than 70000 miles (recall# 02v293). The consumer contacted the manufacturer and was told that the recall was only for vans.
While driving 70 MPH vehicle was involved in a head on collision. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy, and passenger sustained lower arm injuries.
Consumer stated while traveling 30-35 MPH on wet pavement was involved in head on collision. Upon impact, frontal air bags did not deploy at any time.
Consumer states while traveling on wet pavement 30-35 MPH vehicle slid into another vehicle head on. Upon impact, driver's side air bag did not deploy.
Impact was centered on truck. Straight impact, no angle involved.upon impact, aif bags did not deploy.
In a head on collision while driving at 50mph none of the airbags deployed on impact.
Questions about the 1998 Dodge Ram airbags
Does the 1998 Dodge Ram have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 66 complaints about the airbags of the 1998 Dodge Ram, 14% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Dodge Ram airbags problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Dodge Ram airbags?
Yes, 2 recalls: 01V153000, 99V002000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge Ram have bad airbags?
The Dodge Ram model years with the most airbags complaints are 1998 (66 complaints), 2001 (46 complaints) and 1999 (40 complaints).
Other 1998 Dodge Ram problems
Brakes 113Transmission 80Electrical 48Engine 38Suspension 31Steering 28Acceleration 25Fuel system 24Body 18Tires 18Seat belts 15Visibility 15Lights 14Wheels 13Locks 4Seats 4
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