general problems of the 1996 Dodge Ram 2500

The contact owns 1996 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at night with the high beam on a strong burning odor was detected inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that he thought the burning odor was coming from outside not the vehicle as no warning lights were illuminated and the vehicle was functioning normal. The contact stated that the next morning the headlight switch did not feel normal as the switch was easily pulled out. The contact stated he removed the instrument panel and noticed that wires and connectors were melted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for a diagnoses or repairs. The contact stated that he ordered the parts himself and would do the repairs. The contact stated that he found manufacturer recall number: 918 for the 1994-1997 Dodge ram 3500 on line however, his vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 54,900.

Tl- the contact owns a 1996 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph the low beam head lights suddenly shut off. The contact examined the vehicle and discovered that the head light switch had overheated and melted causing the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000. Jft.