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2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Exterior Lighting Headlights Switch Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	533722
Internal NHTSA #	10114351
Manufacurer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 1500
Model Year	2002
File date	07/03/05
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	1. Sparks from dashboard area near headlight switch were seen by my wife when she borrowed the vehicle. 2. Now the headlights will not turn off, when the switch is turned to the off position the fog lights come on, head lights also will not completely come on. 3. So far, $49 dianostic, switch needed (had to be special ordered b/c the part has been changed three times already)(doesn't that constitute a recall?)anyway it is going to cost me $79 for the new switch and they are not even sure that will fix the problem.*ak
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	64968
Number of Occurences	12
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	JENISON, MI
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	Y
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	1
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	4WD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	35
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Dealer's name	COURTESY DODGE
Dealer's telephone number
Dealer's city	GRAND RAPIDS
Dealer's state code	MI
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Exterior Lighting Headlights Switch Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Exterior Lighting Headlights Switch Problems, Complaints and Defects

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