NHTSA Complaint #10216531 — 1997 DODGE RAM 3500
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10216531 |
| Vehicle | 1997 DODGE RAM 3500 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 108,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | WV |
Consumer Description
HEAD LIGHTS GO OUT WIRES GET HOT. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH ON MY MODEL TRUCK ( 1997 DODGE RAM 3500 ) BUT I WAS TOLD MY TRUCK WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL. *TR
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