NHTSA Recall 00V135000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V135000; Date: May. 10, 2000
This could cause the ignition switch and wiring to overheat.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Dodge RAM; 1995 Dodge RAM; 1996 Dodge RAM
Component: Electrical System:ignition:switch
Manufactured by: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 690,000
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a relay and overlay harness.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 26, 2000
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