Auto Recall Date:
FEB 05, 1999
Vehicle Component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
79366
Model Affected
1997 DODGE RAM 3500
1997 Dodge Ram 3500 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.
Defect Consequence:
IF THE LIGHTS FAIL, A VISIBILITY PROBLEM COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP SWITCH INCLUDING A RELAY IN THE PARK LAMP WIRING CIRCUIT.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
79366
Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION 819