1994 DODGE RAM RECALL - #00V135000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : IGNITION : SWITCH
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1994 DODGE RAM |
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| Manufacturer |
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/1993 - 4/15/1996 |
| Recalled on |
5/11/2000 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
6/26/2000 |
| # Affected |
690,000 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD CAUSE THE IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING TO OVERHEAT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY AND OVERLAY HARNESS. |
| Notes |
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). |
| See also |
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, RECLINER
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES, EXTERIOR
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, COOLING UNIT AND LINES
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SHOCK ABSORBER
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Sep 28, 2002 - 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC
Mar 06, 2002 - 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION, GREY OIL SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST OR BREATHER TUBE, OR MECHANICAL KNOCKING. *TT
Oct 03, 2001 - 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ
Apr 12, 2001 - 020000 SUSPENSION
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A SITUATION IN WHICH THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SITS TOO HIGH TO ATTACH THEIR FIFTH WHEEL OR GOOSE NECK TRAILER TO THE TRAILER HITCH TURNABLE. *JB
Apr 03, 2001 - 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
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