Recall
Dodge Ram — 00V135000
NHTSA ID
00V135000
Make
Dodge
Model
Ram
Years Affected
1996
Recall Date
2000-05-10
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Units Affected
690,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
875
Summary
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.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE THE IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING TO OVERHEAT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY AND OVERLAY HARNESS.