Issue ID | 616443 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10179273 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | RAM 3500 |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 10/02/06 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | All lights but head lights would not work seams head light switch over heated and melted. 2-06 replaced switch self. 10-06 running lights quit working after long trip at night with lights on. Examined switch and running light circuit was melted again the melted plastic gets in the terminal connections and became an insulator causing failure. Removed terminal and directly soldered the wire to the switch. Now 1-07 the running lights don't work unless switch is pulled to headlight position. After the first time 2-06 i have noticed that the area around the switch gets very hot when the lights are on. It is a good feeling to wonder if your lights are going to work or not and if they will stay working. I believe dodge has recalled all 3500's from 94 to 96 for this problem and that the 97 to 981/2 are the same switch and are starting to have the same problems. *nm |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 121000 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ANDOVER, MN |
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 | 20/03/98 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
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Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | WHITE BEAR DODGE |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | WHITEBEAR LAKE |
Dealer's state code | MN |
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