Ignition Switch Problems of Dodge Ram 2500

I purchased this truck this past summer. I found recently that several safety recalls had not been performed on the truck. I took the truck to the dealer. They refused to complete the ignition switch wiring recall until I paid them to trace all of the wiring that could be affected because one of the wires on the ignition switch harness had melted. They did not know how much this might cost me. The dealer contacted fca to see if the factory would "contribute" to the cost. Fca declined. I contacted fca and they told me on a vehicle of this age they were no longer responsible for anything beyond the extent of the recall repair. I said that was fine - just do the recall. They refused to authorize the recall repair unless I agreed to allow the dealership to trace all of the wiring they suspected could be damaged. I'm at a loss here. Who can I contact for help? fca knows the wiring for the ignition switch will melt and possibly cause a fire. It is quite evident the wiring has melted - even burnt off. How is it that they are not responsible for the complete repair of damage caused by this known defect? they seem to be saying they are no longer responsible due to the age of the vehicle. They are calling the service adviser at the dealership their "trained expert". And he cannot confirm that the failure is not just "wear and tear". Is this true? does NHTSA allow manufacturers to use this as an excuse to not perform a recall?.

The air conditioner/heater blower in my truck has been working intermittently, but getting worse to the point that it rarely works now. I took it to a shop a few weeks ago, but the system happened to work that day and they could not find any issues. However, I did some research on the internet and there are many other owners having this problem. The cause is a faulty ignition switch/wiring harness connector which actually melts from the heat caused by improper wire gauge/design. This information can be readily found on Dodge truck forums by doing a google search. There was a previous recall for this issue on earlier model years (safety recall #875 according to one site) but none that I could find for my model year. This is a safety issue as visibility could be reduced by frost or fogging of the windshield since the windshield defroster will not work. Moreover, failure of the vehicle's heater could be a safety issue in very cold weather--especially in remote locations. It may also be possible for the overheated/melted connectors/components to cause a fire or to manifest other failures associated with the ignition switch (uncommanded engine cutoff, etc. ). Thank you in advance for investigating this issue.

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Ignition switch when placed in the off position with the key removed. Blower for the heat/ac will come on. Has drained my battery once. I must keep the blower in the off position when not in truck. Unknown if other accessories are activated when key is removed from ignition switch. This happens every time I turn off the truck. With this problem, could it lead to other problems when driving the truck?.

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The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. While driving at an unknown speed, the key released from the ignition switch inadvertently. The dealer stated that the ignition switch was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 100,000.

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My keys were able to be pulled out of ignition switch with just over 40000 miles on vehicle while vehicle was being drove. Now the vehicle was 8 years old when I bought from someone but only 40000 miles were on it. As time went on little things started happening, lights on dash would come on then shut off. Air would stay on even after shutting vehicle off. Then that would drain battery. The switch would become more loose over time. Keys wouldn't even stay in ignition, they would just fall out while I was driving.

Air bag: ignition switch moves position or contacts get disconnected when driving: disabling the windows, air conditioner and air bags.

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Several years back ignition switch was recalled for burning up. At that time had replaced ignition switch twice previously. Dodge paid for the switches and labor and replaced ignition switch with new and improved ignition switch. Now approx. 5 to 7 years later ignition switch burning up again taking out door lock, windows, air bag, and abb lights are all on and you cannot operate either window or door lock. Took into shop in spring, texas called rileys of rayford road in spring, texas where they informed me that the ignition switch causing all of these problems and needs replaced again! called demontron Dodge in conroe, texas to see about switch replacement. Nothing yet!.

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The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated the ignition switch caught on fire and damaged the entire ignition. The wires inside the ignition were severely corroded. The contact stated that prior to the fire, the vehicle was exhibiting several electrical issues. The cause of the fire was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 128,000.

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Ignition switch that connects to the left side of steering column to a 12 pin electric connector that controls engine on and off, a/c and heater blower motor and radio and other items all most caught fire. The wires were melted and plastic 12 connector burned and has lost the connection between the two halves of the connector that affect the above items listed.

The steering column on this truck has gotten very hot under the ignition switch area. So hot in fact that the wires and plastic column cover have smoked and melted through. I feel there may be a fire soon. The dealership says nothing is wrong with my model year but the melted hole in my steering column says otherwise I've read there was a recall of this nature but was told in no uncertain terms that they would not be helping me. Help. . .

Dt: consumer stated he filed a complaint on 7-16-05 odi # 10129534. He has not heard anything from this yet. He wanted to file another complaint because he says there is a recall on the following component: electrical system: ignition: switch . Recall #00v135000. He said someone from Chrysler came out on 7-22-05 and took some pictures and asked him a lot of questions. He has been calling the manufacturer all day and he can not reach anyone his truck is located at national Dodge in jacksonville, nc . He wants to get his vehicle fixed and returned to him.

Contact states there is recall 875 for the wiring harness/ignition switch. Consumer stated while driving vehicle caught on fire. There was a popping noise and smoke started coming from the steering column. The fire originated from the steering column ignition switch. The wiring was melted from the ignition switch to the firewall. The service dealer stated they were not responsible for covering the damage that was caused by the fire. However, they will replace the ignition switch and ignition wiring overlay.

While driving vehicle's steering wheel locked up. Dealer notified. Ts steering wheel wouldn't turn. Power steering pump replaced. Tire pressure was too low. Steering box failed and replaced. Windshield cracked and replaced. Vehicle won't shift at 40 mph. Clunking noise from park to reverse. Found normal operation. Oil leak in front of motor. Overflow bottle too full. Vehicle wandered all over the road. Steering box adjusted. And low tire pressure was to blame. Console on seat doesn't close properly. Turbo whistles on acceleration. No problem found. Transmission surges at 10 to 45 mph. No problem found. Power steering box leaked and replaced second time. Leak was found at vacuum pump seal caused leak at power steering reservoir. Steering drifts to right and wheel is off center. Center drag link adjusted second time. After set for a few days, vehicle won't move when it is placed in drive. Normal. No problem found. All accessories work with the keys out of ignition switch. Could not duplicate. Fluid leaking from truck. Replaced steering box for third time. Brakes pulsates when applied. Low fluid found due to steering leak.

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When a/c or heater is on the ignition switch will overheat and steering column start smoking, consumer had to buy another switch, and dealer put it on. Original switch could not take all the power coming from all the circuitry.