Recall 99V-024
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1994 to 1997 Dodge Ram 3500: Exterior lighting (headlights, switch).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-024
- Reported
- February 5, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 79,366 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
If the lights fail, a visibility problem could occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the headlamp switch including a relay in the park lamp wiring circuit.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[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 3500 1994 to 1997