Issue ID | 614662 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10177842 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | RAM 3500 |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 05/01/06 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* - the contact stated that the headlight switch has burned out twice within the last year. The dealer has told the contact that there was a recall on the headlight switch, but the vehicle was not involved in the recall due to the vin. The dealer told the contact that the reason he has to replace the headlight switch was because he towed a trailer. The contact stated weather and road conditions were not a factor in the failure. The contact replaced the headlight switch himself. The wiring was melted to the switch. *ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100000 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | LENOIR CITY, TN |
VIN pattern | 3B7MF33D8VMXXXXXX |
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 | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | MAN |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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 | JIM COGILL DODGE |
Dealer's telephone number | 865 -690-1611 |
Dealer's city | KNOXVILLE |
Dealer's state code | TN |
Dealer's ZIP code |