NHTSA recall 99V-024 (99V024000)

exterior lighting recall reported February 5, 1999 - about 79,366 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V024000
Also written as: 99V-024
Manufacturer number: 819
Reported: February 5, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~79,366
Component: exterior lighting

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE LIGHTS FAIL, A VISIBILITY PROBLEM COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP SWITCH INCLUDING A RELAY IN THE PARK LAMP WIRING CIRCUIT.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-024 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Dodge Ram 3500 - 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.