NHTSA Complaint #11080238 — 2009 DODGE RAM 1500

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11080238
Vehicle 2009 DODGE RAM 1500
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 92,178 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State OH

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE HEADLAMPS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLAMP SWITCH WAS SET TO AUTO-ON AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. ADDITIONALLY, THE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ACTIVATED AND WERE UNABLE TO BE TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR WAS REPLACED FIVE TIMES PREVIOUSLY; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED, BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO BE REACHED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,178.

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