NHTSA Complaint #10456112 — 2003 DODGE RAM 3500 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10456112
Vehicle	2003 DODGE RAM 3500
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	May 1, 2011
Date Filed	April 23, 2012
Mileage	70,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AZ

Consumer Description

TRAILER LIGHTING FOR 2001-2005 DODGE RAM LIGHT DUTY (1500-5500) TRUCKS WITH INTEGRATED HEAVY DUTY TOWING PACKAGE RELAYS CAN FAIL IF ACCIDENTAL CONNECTION TO MIS-WIRED TRAILER, BUT ARE NOT REPAIRABLE AND PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO REPLACE THE INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (IPM). THE RELAYS FOR SUCH ARE INSIDE A SEALED PORTION OF THE IPM, AND CANNOT BE REPLACED. THERE ARE NO FUSES OR SERVICEABLE PARTS TO PROTECT AGAINST THIS FAILURE. THIS FAILURE RESULTS IN NON- OR INCORRECTLY-WORKING TRAILER LIGHTING WHICH CAN RESULT IN MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS AND INJURY OR DEATH. *TR

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