NHTSA Complaint #10151307 — 2003 DODGE RAM 1500

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10151307
Vehicle	2003 DODGE RAM 1500
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	February 20, 2006
Date Filed	February 27, 2006
Mileage	100,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY RAIN WATER GOT INTO THE CONNECTOR OF THE PCM AND SHORTED OUT THE MODULE. THE LIGHTS WILL NOT TURN OFF EVEN WITH THE SWITCHED OFF. THERE IS A RECALL FOR 2004 VEHICLES WITH THIS PROBLEM AND FOR 2003 VEHICLES BUT ONLY IF THEY ARE EQUIPPED WITH A DIESEL. THE FIX COSTS $500.00 FOR A NEW FUSE BOX AND MODULE. *JB

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