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Ignition: switchRecall 00V-135 · 1994–1996 Dodge RAM

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 00V-135 covers 690,000 1994–1996 Dodge RAM for a ignition: switch problem, reported to NHTSA on May 10, 2000.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected690,0001 model
ReportedMay 10, 2000Owners notified Jun 26, 2000
Complaints since86Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 00V135000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

THIS COULD CAUSE THE IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING TO OVERHEAT.

What to do

The fix

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).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Dodge RAM1994, 1995, 1996

Built from June 1, 1993 to April 15, 1996. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.

Background

The investigation behind this recall

  1. STEERING COLUMN FIRESEA99027 · closed May 30, 2000
    NHTSA