NHTSA Recall 00V135000: Switch (electrical system)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 690,000 vehicles. It affects 1994–1996 Dodge RAM.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V135000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 875 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › IGNITION › SWITCH |
| Report received | May 10, 2000 |
| Owner notification | June 26, 2000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V135000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.