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 | |||
| 08/18/2011 | 32000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns 1997 dodge ram 3500. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph the headlights failed. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage 200,000.pmb | |||
| 12/01/2010 | 225000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 dodge ram 3500. the headlight switch that plugs into the connector melted causing the headlights and tail lights to intermittently go out. the dealer was contacted who informed him there was a recall nhtsa#99v024000; component: exterior lighting: headlights: switch, but his vin was not included. he would have to bring the vehicle in for a diagnostic test costing $90. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 225,000....mw | |||
| 1 | |||
| The switch for the exterior lighting melted and caused a burning smell. *nlm | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 05/15/2003 | 30000 | 1 | 04/15/2003 |
| Both front headlights plastic lens became discolored, and caused poor visibility while driving at night. consumer was concerned that this may obstruct consumer's vision and result in a vehicle crash. dealer was notified, and informed consumer that parts were not covered under a manufacturer's recall.*ak *bf *nm | |||
| 02/14/2004 | 112084 | 1 | 11/03/2001 |
| Burning smell, blinking of headlights and then headlight failure while on interstate. took to mechanic who found a recall and advised me to call a dodge dealer. dodge dealer said there was no recall for that particular vehicle. called daimler/chrysler assistance center who said there was no recall for that particular vehicle by vin number. mechanic in town will be fixing. vehicle has trailer tow package.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 12/21/2007 | 108000 | 20 | 01/29/2007 |
| Head lights go out wires get hot. there was a recall for the headlight switch on my model truck ( 1997 dodge ram 3500 ) but i was told my truck was not included in this recall. *tr | |||
| 02/10/2006 | 121000 | 2 | 03/20/1998 |
| 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 | |||
| 01/04/2007 | 1 | 12/23/2006 | |
| Strong smell in cab seemingly only at night. got pulled over for no tail or running lights behind the cab. they were working earlier. headlight switch was melting causing nasty smell which resulted in a bad headache. *jb | |||
| 01/05/2006 | 100000 | 2 | |
| Tl* - the contact stated that the headlight switch has burned out twice within the last year. the dealer has told the contact that there was a recall on the headlight switch, but the vehicle was not involved in the recall due to the vin. the dealer told the contact that the reason he has to replace the headlight switch was because he towed a trailer. the contact stated weather and road conditions were not a factor in the failure. the contact replaced the headlight switch himself. the wiring was melted to the switch. *ak | |||
| 09/09/2002 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle's headlamp switch melted while driving, resulted in the headlights becoming inoperative. *mr turn signals, running lights left brake light were inoperative. all lights worked except running lights when trailer hooked up. dealer found corroded socket and headlamp switch wiring burnt. replaced socket and replaced headlamp switch and replaced burnt wiring. there was a recall however vehicle was not included. *tt | |||
| 11/08/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer brought vehicle in for recall #819 repair, dealer replaced headlight switch, installed overlay harness and replaced 4 burnt wires in connector, however, after recall repairs were performed consumer had no tail lights, consumer was told by another mechanic that head light switch had not been replaced as required by recall. *tt | |||
| When driving with headlights on, there is a burning smell present. after turning the switch off and then turning it back on, headlights do not function. dealer has seen vehicle. *ak | |||
| Recall # 99v024000 chrysler/headlamp swtich: while the truck was parked it caught on fire under the hood and dash area. owner received recall notice about seven days before the fire. owner contacted several dealerships. none of the dealerships had parts available to correct recall. *ak | |||
| 05/18/1999 | |||
| Headlamp switch burned out, causing connector to burn, which could result in a fire hazard. the dealer was aware of the problem. there was a recall regarding headlamp switch, but consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall.this vehicle is also equipped with trailor towing package. recall 99v024000. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 01/04/2007 | 1 | 12/23/2006 | |
| Strong smell in cab seemingly only at night. got pulled over for no tail or running lights behind the cab. they were working earlier. headlight switch was melting causing nasty smell which resulted in a bad headache. *jb | |||