One problem related to battery cable has been reported for the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Consumer took vehicle to receive recall repair 00v135, however consumer had to wait a lengthy time due to dealership not having trained technicians, when consumer picked up vehicle, wires were hanging from steering wheel and vehicle would not go into 1st or 2nd gear, consumer took vehicle back and it ran fine the first day, the next morning it wouldn't crank again, consumer found battery cable loose and the fuse compartment cover fell off in his hands.