Issue ID | 890420 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10434060 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | RAM 3500 |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 29/10/11 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the driver owns a 1997 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph with the running lights on, the instrument panel lighting shut off. The interior light switch also began to smoke. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have the failure diagnosed. The contact replaced the headlight switch. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 99v024000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch). The failure mileage was unknown. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 126342 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | OXFORD, AL |
VIN pattern | 3B7MC33D0VMXXXXXX |
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 | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 15/06/99 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 50 |
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 | JASPER DODGE |
Dealer's telephone number | 205-221-6280 |
Dealer's city | JASPER |
Dealer's state code | AL |
Dealer's ZIP code | 35501 |