Recall
Dodge Ram 3500 — 99V024000
NHTSA ID
99V024000
Make
Dodge
Model
Ram 3500
Years Affected
1994
Recall Date
1999-02-05
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Units Affected
79,366
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
819
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
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.