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2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	874412
Internal NHTSA #	10418058
Manufacurer	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 1500
Model Year	2003
File date	15/10/10
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2003 dodge ram 1500 1. Started to have some electrical issues, power windows and heater blower motor would work intermittently. Also occasional smell of melting plastic. 2. After some time blower motor totally quit. Went online to trouble shoot problem and learned of recall on 2002 dodge ram for identical problem. That was caused by melting ignition switch. So i took apart steering column and found plug for my ignition switch melting and wire burnt and corroding. After finding problem and putting the plug back together blower motor started working intermittently again and when it is on wire gets extremely hot. Consequences would by loss of visibility if windows fog up and or potential fire hazard. 3. Nothing has been done to fix the problem yet. Chrysler wanted me to bring my vehicle in and pay to get the problem diagnosed at their dealer. Then they would work with me to get the problem fixed, not guaranteeing they would cover any or all of the cost. So i will probable fix the problem myself with used parts because i don't have money to pay chrysler to fix a problem the are very aware about. Since they issued a recall on the 2002 ram that uses the same ignition switch as mine.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	70000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BRAINERD, MN
VIN pattern	1D7HU18N23SXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	8
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Vehicle speed	55
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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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2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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