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1996 DODGE RAM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH (Change Vehicle)
The following ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH recall/defect on 1996 DODGE RAM vehicles was reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety administration on 2000-05-10. For more information contact the National Highway Traffic Safety administration or the US Department of Transportation. See recall summary below.
Build Years/Makes/Models: | 1994 - 1996 DODGE RAM |
UNits affected: | 690000 |
Recall Number: | 00V135000 |
Summary: | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING THAT COULD OVERHEAT. HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT LOADS PASS THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE BLOWER MOTOR IS OPERATED ON HIGH FOR AN EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME. |
Consequence: | THIS COULD CAUSE THE IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING TO OVERHEAT. |
Remedy: | DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY AND OVERLAY HARNESS. |
Notes: | OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 26, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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