Warning Light On problems of the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500

Three problems related to warning light on have been reported for the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/17/2007

The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving at any speed, the air bag warning lights remain illuminated. The mechanic stated that the clock spring assembly needed to be replaced. There is a recall # 01v153000 (air bags), however the dealer and manufacturer stated that the vehicle is excluded from the recall. The contact feels his vehicle should be included in the recall. The current and failure mileages were 87,000.

2 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/23/2003

While driving at normal speed vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and neither of the air bags deployed. Also, seat belts failed to hold driver and consumer. No air bag light warning light appeared prior to the crash.

3 Warning Light On problem

Air bag warning light came on while driving, rendering the air bags inoperative, per the dealership.




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