Tail Light Switch problems of the 2005 Dodge Ram 2500

Two problems related to tail light switch have been reported for the 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tail Light Switch problem

Failure Date: 06/27/2016

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. While driving approximately 25 mph, the headlights and tail lights failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuse box module needed to be replaced. The ehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

2 Tail Light Switch problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2011

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. While driving approximately 45 mph and signaling a right turn, the turn signal failed to engage without warning. The contact also stated that while signaling to make a right turn, the left turn signal activated without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over and also discovered that the passenger side tail light had blown out. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the windshield wiper stalk was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.


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