NHTSA Complaint #11065790 — 1997 DODGE RAM 3500

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11065790
Vehicle	1997 DODGE RAM 3500
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	January 29, 2018
Date Filed	January 30, 2018
Mileage	70,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

THERE IS NO RELAY TO HEADLIGHT SWITCH CAUSING PIGTAIL TO MELT MULTIPLE TIMES. COULD CAUSE FIRE WHILE DRIVING.... PIGTAIL MELTS AND HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF DURING DRIVE.

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