The contact owns a 1997 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 40 mph the headlight switch failed. Upon further inspection he noticed that the wires in the housing had melted. After he purchased the parts from the dealer, he performed the repair. The failure mileage was 140,000.

- Mexico, MO, USA

Consumer complaint in reference to a 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck with defective paint and headlight switch, request a recall investigation. The primer was not bonding to the metal and as a result the paint was peeling off the vehicle. The consumer did some research on the headlight switch and found that the Dodge 3500 series pickup was recalled for the same exact problem. The consumer believes his vehicle should be included in the recall because it is safety related.

- Hendersonville, NC, USA

97 Dodge headlight switch went out and the wiring burned and melted. Also have 96 Dodge and the same thing happened. No repairs have been made.

- Pageland , SC, USA

While driving at 65 mph consumer smelled something burning. Then, headlights went out. There was recall 99V024000 concerning headlights; however, this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to VIN.

- Kemp, TX, USA

Transmission problems headlight switch problems front hub assembly oxygen sensors paint chipping and fading burns oil worst than advertised fuel mileage excessive tire wear prematurely excessive brake wear prematurely

- Bahama, NC, USA

While driving, the headlight switch shorted out which caused all the lighting on the dash board to go out. The headlight switch also melted all the wiring and upon turning the vehicle off the headlights automatically came on by themselves. The switch was on recall, but not on this model.

- Shongaloo, LA, USA

On/off switch for headlights is located in cab of vehicle. There is a box in dashboard that switch feeds into, it has been replaced several times, which regulates operation of headlights. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Chestertown, MD, USA

The push/pull headlight switch sparked when pulled on and the lowbeam headlights did not function.

- South Hadley, MA, USA