Recall 00V-135
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1994 to 1996 Dodge Ram: Electrical system (ignition, switch).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-135
- Reported
- May 10, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 690,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
This could cause the ignition switch and wiring to overheat.
The fix
Dealers will install a relay and overlay harness.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Dodge Ram 1994 to 1996