general problems of the 1996 Dodge Ram 3500

Two problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 1996 Dodge Ram 3500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/22/2019

Dash is all cracked up allowing sharp plastic projectiles in and about the cab that can cut you in a wreck sun getting on electrical wires destroying them and now shorts and sometimes dont work right.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/08/2013

Tl- the contact owns a 1996 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that while parked, a thermal event started in the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was found that the fire originated in the instrument panel above the headlight switch. The contact also stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 99v024000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch). The manufacturer was contacted and stated that an investigator will inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000. Mh.


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