1995 Dodge Ram electrical problems

Filed Mar 14, 2005 · Acceleration, Electrical · 300,000 miles · AR

The dealership was unable to perform the ignition switch wiring recall #00v135000, and the throttle cable recall# 01v037000 because the parts were not available. It has been 60 days. *nm recall campaign; the consumer stated that it has now been 3 months and the parts are still not available. *tc the consumer has since found a part on his own.

Filed Jan 23, 2003 · Body, Electrical · 132,650 miles · WA

The problems are as followed: the brake light comes on when the clutch is engaged, hard to start, the bracket under dash was fractured-if this breaks, the clutch and brakes could loose control, fatigue and stress crack are visible, firewall flexes when using the clutch/lacks support, and poor quality of support bracket. Scc

Filed Oct 8, 2002 · Electrical, Lights · KS · fire

The head light switch wiring harness melted. The owner had smelt something burning before but was not sure what or where it was coming from until the other night. Smoke began coming from the head light switch near the console. Please describe details.

Filed Aug 28, 2002 · Electrical, Fuel system · WA

A short in wiring harness, caused the fuel gauge to go out along with a few other electrical elements. Contacted the manufacturer and they are aware of problem, but was not willing to do any work. *ak

Filed Aug 22, 2002 · Acceleration, Electrical · MO

Throttle control cable was repaired under campaign id 01v037000. Less than 500 miles later, throttle cable failed while driving. Vehicle checked by another dealer, who advised consumer that recall repairs did not properly repair the first time. Dealer advised consumer that first dealer did not add all necessary components.*ak consumer states hood latch and ignition switch repaired under recall campaign (01v‑040 and 00v‑135) but failed again.

Filed Aug 13, 2002 · Electrical · VA · fire

This is a an update of file #764788. Daimler-chrysler customer service opened file #10265591 and sent an inspector to investigate the cause of the fire. The invesitgation was subcontrcted to a local man who is doing business illegally, he had orders not to open the ignition switch and could not determine the cause of the fire. On the basis of his report d-c disclaims any responsibility for the fire. The inspection and the d-c response was a fraud involving a saftey recall. The federal safety agency should investigate.

Filed Jul 26, 2002 · Electrical, Fuel system · VA · fire

This model truck had a history of under dash electrical fires, and ntsb ordered a recall no. 875 to correct the dangerous defect. I had this recall performed about one year ago when it was announced. The fire in my truck was concentrated in the same circuits involved in the recall, and in addition spread to the engine compartment where it ignited a pool of fuel which had leaked from a defective fuel line. At the time of the fire, the engine could not be shut down by the key, and firemen had to disconnect the batteries to stop it.

Filed Feb 7, 2002 · Acceleration, Electrical · NY

While traveling on highway speed control will surge, and ignition switch will short out. Dealership is aware of problem.

Filed Nov 6, 2001 · Electrical · WV

Engine fails to stay on after consumer removes hand from key and ignition . Upon contacting local dealership, he was informed that this vehicle was not covered under recall 00v135000. Consumer did not receive notification via first class mail, and dealership has been unable to obtain the componens to correct defect. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

Filed Sep 17, 2001 · Electrical · MO

The headlights and tail lights failed to operate properly. Had taken vehicle to private mechanic to check out system. Was informed that electrical wires were melted together. There were no recalls.