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Search Results   Report Date : November 21, 2009 at 08:08 AM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 00V135000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      DODGE / RAM     1994-1996 Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date: MAY 10, 2000 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 00V135000 EA99027 NHTSA Action Number: EA99027 Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Potential Number of Units Affected: 690000 Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING THAT COULD OVERHEAT. HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT LOADS PASS THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE BLOWER MOTOR IS OPERATED ON HIGH FOR AN EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME. Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING TO OVERHEAT. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY AND OVERLAY HARNESS. Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 26, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). Check to Request Research. Submit below.