Consumer complaint in reference to a 1997 dodge ram 1500 pickup truck with defective paint and headlight switch, request a recall investigation. *ts the primer was not bonding to the metal and as a result the paint was peeling off the vehicle. The consumer did some research on the headlight switch and found that the dodge 3500 series pickup was recalled for the same exact problem. The consumer believes his vehicle should be included in the recall because it is safety related.
1997 Dodge RAM 1500 lights complaints
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Dt: 97 dodge headlight switch went out and the wiring burned and melted. Also have 96 dodge and the same thing happened. No repairs have been made.
Passenger side exterior mirror is defective. It will not remain stationary and move around in the wind. Within the first week of ownership, a smell of fuel became increasing stronger and a whining sound upon takeoff became louder. I found the leak at the end of the driver's side plastic! Fuel rail next to the fire wall above the intake manifold. This started after outside temperature reached 1 degree fahrenheit. Fuel falls directly onto a really hot motor. Fog lights, cruise control and horn does not work.
Transmission problems headlight switch problems front hub assembly oxygen sensors paint chipping and fading burns oil worst than advertised fuel mileage excessive tire wear prematurely excessive brake wear prematurely
The head lights shut off by themselves.
Consumer states of having problems with headlights on his vehicle. Nlm
Front lights failed.
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