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2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	598564
Internal NHTSA #	10165366
Manufacurer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 1500
Model Year	2002
File date	21/07/06
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Our dodge ram 1500 was working fine one day the next day the headlights, turn signals, and brake lights were not functioning. We checked fuses and anything else obvious. The next day we took it to a mechanic, after half a day of checking he found that the fuse and relay center which is located under the hood was corroded. This box is not air tight and allows water to get inside and corrode the insides. I believe this is a design defect and should be recalled for it is very dangerous to drive this way. The truck is a 2002 and is no longer under warranty but i think this is beside the point. My husbands business partner has the same truck only a 2003 and after hearing about the problem he popped the hood of his truck and found the very same thing was happening. When contacting dodge they told us there is nothing they can do. I don't believe this is true i believe they must recall this part. It is dangerous driving without headlights, brake lights, and turn signals and we have been unable to even get the part to have it fixed. I wonder how many other owners have this problem. *jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	58000
Number of Occurences	3
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	HOWELL, MI
VIN pattern	1B7HU18Z62JXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	4WD
Transmission type	MAN
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Dealer's name	BRIGHTON CHRYSLER
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Dealer's city	BRIGHTON
Dealer's state code	MI
Dealer's ZIP code	48116

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 Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

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