Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0800702 | 03/25/2002 | 634087 | Subject regarding remote keyless entry programming procedures. *slc | 09/27/2002 | |
| 0801301 | 06/15/2001 | 621886 | Subject regarding radio connector repair kit. *tt | 10/03/2001 | |
| 0800600REV | 12/29/2000 | 080600 | 618049 | Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb | 04/03/2001 |
| 082300 | 06/23/2000 | 614160 | Subject regarding plastic boot to protect the electrical harness b+ end terminal at the generator. *tt | 09/29/2000 | |
| 083299 | 10/01/1999 | 612140 | Vehicles may experience radio interference to/from two-way radio receivers. *mjs | 06/06/2000 | |
| 084399 | 12/17/1999 | 610033 | Subject regarding central timer module software update when a wiper module is replaced. *tt | 04/14/2000 | |
| 080699A | 12/17/1999 | 080699 | 6089713 | Customers may complain of radio interference to / from two way radio receivers. *tt | 02/24/2000 |
| 180999 | 05/21/1999 | 606055 | Information pertaining to common diagnostic trouble codes caused by an open fuse. *tt | 08/06/1999 | |
| 080699 | 03/05/1999 | 082198 | 604706 | Customer may complain of intermittent poor reception on two-way radio. *tt | 05/10/1999 |
| 085498 | 12/30/1998 | 603106 | Conditions with static in side speakers and / or side speaker cuts on when power outside mirror operates. *yc | 02/02/1999 | |
| 085198 | 11/27/1998 | 602587 | Subject pertaining to compass mini trip computer indicates erroneous average miles per gallon, distance to empty, and/ or trip odometer. *yc | 01/05/1999 | |
| #9865 | 01/05/1999 | 602601 | Subject on compass mini trip computer may display inaccurate distanc to empty readings after the compass mini trip computer is replaced. *yc | 01/05/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| #9844 | 09/03/1998 | 603840 | Concerns about inoperative generators. *yc | 03/08/1999 | |
| 9844 | 08/26/1998 | 602282 | Approximately 3800 1999 dodge truck rams built in mexico may have a generator with a suspect solder connection in the brush holder assembly. if solder connection opens, generator field circuit opens, causing generator to malfunction. *ak | 10/20/1998 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 184898 | 12/30/1998 | 603144 | Subject regarding ignition system cross fire/ secondary ignition wire induction. *ak | 02/04/1999 | |
| 183598 | 12/18/1998 | 603111 | Exhibiting mil illumination with dtc $ 12 (p0443) - evaporative purge solenoid circuit failure, can be caused by electrical noise generated through the ignition switch. *ak | 02/02/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 080600 | 02/25/2000 | 609995 | This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt | 04/12/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 4 | ||
| When new the vehicle in question lost all lights. eveything went out. dealer replaced all bulbs. in a few days the lights all flickered. the dealer replaced the alternator . the problem still existed. in florida another dealer coud not find a problem took it to anothe dealer they replaced some more parts a few months later the problem has rehatched again lights flicker this is a safety recurring problem | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 05/31/2000 | 2 | 08/01/1999 | |
| We feel there is an electrical problem the horn is not working again. we spoke to the service manager and asked what if these problems reoccur are we having to pay for repairs, he said yes once the warranty is expired. if we are wrong please tell us, but we have owned a dozen vehicles and none have ever had the horn stop working much less twice in less than 2yrs.*ak | |||
| 06/12/2000 | 19 | ||
| Catalytic converter went out. consumer was traveling on the highway and the vehicle just stopped. also, transmission fluid and oil was leaking from underneath the vehicle. *ak the dealer could not solve the transmission problem, but the vehicle was taken to the dealer 19 times for repair. water pump was leaking and was replaced. the engine was over heating due to thermostat and gasket failures. the a/c blows warm air due to low pressure switch failure. the driver seat was coming apart. rear lights blinkers and brakes were not working due to blown fuse. the rear right brake locksup on hand stop. the left door speakers malfunctions. *yh | |||
| 10/15/1999 | 3 | 11/01/1998 | |
| Fuse #12 blew while truck was parked. replaced the fuse, it blew again. this circuit controls radio mirrors and cargo lights. took truck to dealer, they replaced right door switch. 2nd incident was oct. 24th. this time though, fuse didn't blow and wire harness caught on fire and melted. this was also the very same circuit (#12). took truck back to dealer, they had it for a week and replace wire harness. 3rd incident was nov. 10th, fuse #12 blew again. tried to replace fuse and it blew again. truck is currently at the dealer and they can't find the short as of the time of this complaint. *ak | |||
| 06/24/1999 | 2 | ||
| Ignition fuse link keeps blowing out, causing vehicle to shut down. vehicle has been in two accidents because of this condition . vehicle has been at repair shop on three occasions, and problem still occurs. can nhtsa help or provide additional information on this matter. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 10/15/2001 | 0 | ||
| Consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and had cruise control on. he heard a noise, and then vehicle shutdown without prior warning. also, smoke was coming from underneath of vehicle. dealership was aware of problem.*ak | |||
| 04/13/2001 | 6 | 11/01/1998 | |
| I purchased my truck brand new in nov. of 1998 with approx. 10 miles on it. after about 6 months of ownership, we started having problems with the truck quitting for no apparent reason. we have taken the truck into several different dealerships for the same problem over the past 2 years, and each time the vehicle was sent home with us unfixed, telling us that they could not get the truck to duplicate the problem. the problem with thisis that the problem is intermitent. it may quit today, and not again for 2 months, or it may quit today and again tomorrow. we have had the truck in approx. 6-8 times since we purchased it brand new for the same problem, yet unfixed every single time. the truck has had to be towed to a dealership 3x as it quit and wouldn't restart. when the truck quits, the engine simply quits and everything shuts off and the steering wheel locks up. you have no steering control what-so-ever. when it quits, sometimes the truck restarts after about 5 minutes, others times it doesn't restart. as i stated, we have had to have it towed 3x as it wouldn't restart. i am very frustrated at this point. i have called chrysler and complained everytime the truck has cut out. they gave me a file number and simply take the complaint again, thats all they do. i have requested for a chrysler rep. help the service tech. solve the problem, my request was denied. i have begged for someone from chrysler assist the dealership in finding the problem, no one came out. i wrote them a certified mail letter explaining to them the seriousness of this problem after my wife and i were traveling back from ga after i had graduated from a military school and we almost killed on the interestate because the truck cut out going 65 miles per hour. i vered the truck to the left side of the median on the interstate which is the only place for me to go. thank god there was not a dip in the median or i am afraid i would not be sitting here today writing this letter to you. please help me!!!! | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 04/21/2004 | 1 | ||
| While placing the key inside of the ignition switch vehicle did not start consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that ignition switch needed to be replaced due to worn out parts. *ak | |||
| 4 | 01/01/1999 | ||
| There are two points where there are holes in back of steering wheel. if you have a long key on you key chain, it can become lodged in the holes and prevent you from turning the vehicle. there needs to be some type of plug in these holes to prevent this from rand possibly causing an accident.*ak | |||
| 01/25/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer received recall 00v135 and set up an appointment for repairs for this recall plus two prior recalls, consumer is angry because dealer stated that no parts were available for the blower motor relay even though an appointment had been made, none of the recalls have been completed. *slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 05/31/2000 | 2 | 08/01/1999 | |
| We feel there is an electrical problem the horn is not working again. we spoke to the service manager and asked what if these problems reoccur are we having to pay for repairs, he said yes once the warranty is expired. if we are wrong please tell us, but we have owned a dozen vehicles and none have ever had the horn stop working much less twice in less than 2yrs.*ak | |||
| 10/15/2001 | 0 | ||
| Consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and had cruise control on. he heard a noise, and then vehicle shutdown without prior warning. also, smoke was coming from underneath of vehicle. dealership was aware of problem.*ak | |||
| 08/22/2000 | 1 | ||
| After driving the vehicle with the a/c on max mode the wiring harness melted, smoke filled the cab while the consumer was replacing a flat tire. nlm | |||
| 03/04/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| There was a electrical fire from the power dispersement box under the hood , which the wiring harness melted. the vehicle is still at the dealer awaiting parts. i feel this is a saftey hazard but the dealer is already giving me a hard time about it. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 07/18/2000 | 03/01/2000 | ||
| Truck caught fire in middle of night apparently due to some sort of electrical short. truck was totally engulfed and was a total loss as well as everything around it. chrysler said that they could not see anything that would permit them to associate the fire with a manufacturing or assembly error, and that they are sure that we can appreciate that fires of this nature do occur for reasons not associated with the manufacturing process! well, please tell me why they have had so many fires of their vehicles and alot of them seem to be with the wiring, and yet they are not accountable. my mother and my son could have easily been killed in this fire, so i am just to assume that chrysler is going to do nothing until they have alot of dead bodies on their hands, as with ford? i have alot of trouble with this picture! *ak | |||
| 10/15/1999 | 3 | 11/01/1998 | |
| Fuse #12 blew while truck was parked. replaced the fuse, it blew again. this circuit controls radio mirrors and cargo lights. took truck to dealer, they replaced right door switch. 2nd incident was oct. 24th. this time though, fuse didn't blow and wire harness caught on fire and melted. this was also the very same circuit (#12). took truck back to dealer, they had it for a week and replace wire harness. 3rd incident was nov. 10th, fuse #12 blew again. tried to replace fuse and it blew again. truck is currently at the dealer and they can't find the short as of the time of this complaint. *ak | |||