Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V024000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/31/1993 to 10/31/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 79366 | 06/14/1999 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 02/05/1999 | 02/08/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: model 3500 light duty trucks only. operation of the headlamps over an extended period of time can result in headlamp switch failure, causing the headlamps or park lamps to go out. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the lights fail, a visibility problem could occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the headlamp switch including a relay in the park lamp wiring circuit. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began june 14, 1999.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 chrysler 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). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 02/20/2002 | 2 | 03/01/1997 | |
| The headlights went out while driving on a dark winding road. i almost drove over the hill into a stream.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 08/27/2003 | 5 | ||
| While driving at night consumer noticed that the headlights failed. this caused poor visibility. however, consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to a private mechanic for inspection. mechanic determined that the headlight switch needed to be replaced, and replaced it four times. however, problem recurred. this information was provide by mechanic alan miller.*ak | |||
| Consumer received recall 99v024000 concerning headlight switch. consumer had the headlight switch replaced due fire prior to receiving the recall notice. consumer is seeking reimbursement. *ak | |||