1995 Dodge RAM 2500 electrical problems

Filed Feb 17, 2016 · Electrical · 202,000 miles · PA

I purchased this truck this past summer. I found recently that several safety recalls had not been performed on the truck. I took the truck to the dealer. They refused to complete the ignition switch wiring recall until I paid them to trace all of the wiring that could be affected because one of the wires on the ignition switch harness had melted. They did not know how much this might cost me. The dealer contacted fca to see if the factory would "contribute" to the cost. Fca declined. I contacted fca and they told me on a vehicle of this age they were no longer responsible for anything beyond the extent of the recall repair. I said that was fine - just do the recall. They refused to authorize the recall repair unless I agreed to allow the dealership to trace all of the wiring they suspected could be damaged. I'm at a loss here. Who can I contact for help? Fca knows the wiring for the ignition switch will melt and possibly cause a fire. It is quite evident the wiring has melted - even burnt off. How is it that they are not responsible for the complete repair of damage caused by this known defect? They seem to be saying they are no longer responsible due to the age of the vehicle. They are calling the service adviser at the dealership their "trained expert". And he cannot confirm that the failure is not just "wear and tear". Is this true? Does the federal safety agency allow manufacturers to use this as an excuse to not perform a recall?

Filed Dec 26, 2012 · Electrical, Lights · 203,000 miles · CA

The federal safety agency # ea198010 headlight switch recall excluded the b1500 and b2500 series stating that the power draw is not as great as the b3500 series. This is in error. My 1995 b2500 burned out this same light switch and left me with no headlights. (I have not added any additional lighting). I request that ea98010 be reopened to include the b1500 and b2500 series trucks as this is a safety hazard which is the same problem as the b3500 series. I replaced the switch at my expense and can send you the old one if you need it.

Filed Apr 16, 2007 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · NV · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 dodge ram 2500. The contact noticed that the ignition switch below the steering column burned. Therewas a closed investigation , ea99027 and recall # 00v135000 relating to this failure. The dealer and manufacturer have not been notified. The current and failure mileages were 120,000.

Filed Oct 28, 2003 · Electrical, Lights · 17,000 miles · FL · fire

Light switch circuitry burned inside dash and caused heat damage to dash and wiring inside. Vehicle was recalled for wiring and when recall was complete, fuel guage and temperature guage failed to operate normally. Light switch failure and ignition system malfunctions believed to be related.

Filed Aug 23, 2003 · Electrical · 234,000 miles · VA

Shortly after turning on headlamps, odor and smoke came from the dash. This occurred while pulling a trailer. Headlamps were turned off, but had difficulty getting dash lights and trailer lights to turn off also. Kept having to turn the knob left/right numerous times to get all lighting to turn off. Also, when the door is opened with the ignition/headlamps off, the buzzer sounds indicating that headlamps were left on, but no headlamps were on. I am driving a 95 dodge ram 2500 diesel 4 x 4 and pulling a 23ft sundowner gooseneck horse trailer.

Filed Dec 28, 2002 · Electrical · 69,624 miles · CA · fire

Starter stayed engaged while driving (dodge diesel 95') resulting in engine fire.

Filed Sep 11, 2002 · Electrical · AZ

With camper on truck, fog lights on and all other lights, head,lights, tail lights, and clearance lights on an odor was coming from the dash. At about the same time a trucker informed me by cb radio that I had no clearance lights or tail lights and I noticed that my fog lights also went out. Upon replacing the light switch the block which attaches the wires to the light switch had melted, that is what caused the odor. What caused the overheating of the switch I do not know. Dodge has a recall on the 3500 series light switch but not 2500.

Filed Feb 1, 2002 · Acceleration, Electrical · CO

Consumer took vehicle in to dealership to have recall repair work performed on vehicle, after receiving vehicle back consumer stated the radio, dome lights, map lights and door chime did not work, after vehicle was looked at, consumer was informed by dealership that when they were welding the reinforcements a spark hit the ground box.

Filed Dec 18, 2001 · Electrical · PA

You have a recall listed for the 3500 series, but not the 2500. No safety defect stated.

Filed Nov 19, 2001 · Electrical · NJ

Vehicle cab was filling up with smoke. Loss of headlights occurred while driving at night, which nearly caused an accident. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.