Issue ID | 601261 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10167369 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | RAM 3500 |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 31/08/06 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 mph for 30 minutes on the highway, heat and a burning smell was noticed coming from the instrument panel. On inspection, the problem was identified as the exterior headlight switch. The switch was hot to the touch and a burned rubber smell was noticeable. The service dealer was notified, and recommended to take the vehicle in for repair as there was a recall for the exterior light; headlight switch (99v024000). When the vehicle was taken to the service dealer, it was discovered the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. The manufacturer was notified. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | FENTON, MO |
VIN pattern | 3B7MC33DXVMXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 11/02/00 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | MAN |
Vehicle speed | 60 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | BEAUDRY R V |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | TUCSON |
Dealer's state code | 00 |
Dealer's ZIP code | AZ |