DODGE RAM 1994: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V135000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | RAM | 1994 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-06-26 | 2000-05-10 | 2000-05-11 |
Production Dates: 1993-06-01 - 1996-04-15
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 875
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 690000
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING THAT COULD OVERHEAT. HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT LOADS PASS THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE BLOWER MOTOR IS OPERATED ON HIGH FOR AN EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME.
THIS COULD CAUSE THE IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING TO OVERHEAT.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY AND OVERLAY HARNESS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 26, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
