Electrical System:ignition:switch

NHTSA campaign 00V135000 · announced May 10, 2000 · filed by Daimlerchrysler Corporation · 690,000 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY AND OVERLAY HARNESS.

Notes

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 1-800-992-1997.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1994 Dodge Ram
• 1995 Dodge Ram
• 1996 Dodge Ram

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.