The federal safety agency recall campaign 99v024000 headlamp switch; the headlight switch failed shorting out which caused the headlights to go out while in use. The switch failed again but this time the wiring harness under the dash caught fire while being driven. There was a recall issued on the ram 3500 for this problem but the same failure has occured on this ram 2500 pickup. Please describe details ts
1994 Dodge RAM 3500: headlights failing or too dim
8 of the 70 complaints about the 1994 Dodge RAM 3500 describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
What owners say
While driving headlights will go off and on at different times, and sometimes will not work at all. Vehicle was recalled before for this problem under recall 99v024000/ headlamp switch failure.
It was rainy day and vehicle had been driven about 2 hrs before incident. Vehicle was parked and consumer noticed smoke inside car. Fire was coming up through the dashboard between the headlight switch and VIN. Contacted dealer and manufacturer. They investigated, and claimed they were not responsible if over 12 months.
Recall # 99v024000 chrysler/headlamp switch; after having recall work performed the headlight swtich failed. The dealer did not install a new wiring harness whcih caused the headlights to fail.
Vehicle experienced electrical failure which caused the headlight switch / wiring / ignition switch to burn out, resulting in repairs.
Harness/headlamp switch failed resulting in melting.
Air duct intake located between battery and left front headlight is not screened to prevent debris from being sucked into air filter chamber.
All vehicle lights went out except headlights while driving.
Related recalls
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: model 3500 light duty trucks only. Operation of the headlamps over an extended period of time can result in headlamp switch failure, causing the headlamps or park lamps to go out.
- Risk
- If the lights fail, a visibility problem could occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the headlamp switch including a relay in the park lamp wiring circuit.
Recall number 99V024000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1994 Dodge RAM 3500 headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 1994 Dodge RAM 3500?
8 of 70 owner complaints about the 1994 Dodge RAM 3500 (11%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Dodge RAM 3500?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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