Component Description
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
19930731
End Date Of Manufacturing
19961031
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
79366
Date Owner Notified By MFR
19990614
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
ODI
Mfg
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Report Received Date
19990205
Record Creation Date
19990208
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MODEL 3500 LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS ONLY. OPERATION OF THE HEADLAMPS OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME CAN RESULT IN HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE, CAUSING THE HEADLAMPS OR PARK LAMPS TO GO OUT.
Consequence Summary
IF THE LIGHTS FAIL, A VISIBILITY PROBLEM COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Summary
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP SWITCH INCLUDING A RELAY IN THE PARK LAMP WIRING CIRCUIT.
Recall Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 14, 1999.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 CHRYSLER 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).
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