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1997 Dodge Ram 3500 recalls

There is 1 NHTSA recall campaign associated with this vehicle configuration.

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH · 1
Campaign 99V024000

Exterior Lighting › Headlights › Switch

May 2, 1999
Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MODEL 3500 LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS ONLY. OPERATION OF THE HEADLAMPS OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME CAN RESULT IN HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE, CAUSING THE HEADLAMPS OR PARK LAMPS TO GO OUT.

Risk

IF THE LIGHTS FAIL, A VISIBILITY PROBLEM COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP SWITCH INCLUDING A RELAY IN THE PARK LAMP WIRING CIRCUIT.

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