1500 4x4 Pickup V8-360 5.9L Magnum (1996)
Technical Service Bulletin # 875
Date: 000601
Recall - Ignition Switch Wiring Overheating
June 2000
Safety Recall No.875
Ignition Switch Wiring
Models
1994-1996
(BR)
Dodge Ram Trucks
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles built at the:
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Warren Assembly Plant ("S" in the 11th VIN position) through April 4, 1996 (MDH O4O4XX);
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St. Louis North Assembly Plant ("J" in the 11th VIN position) through March 23, 1996 (MDH 0323XX);
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Lago Alberto Assembly Plant ("M" in the 11th VIN position) through April 14, 1996 (MDH 0414XX); or
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Saltillo Assembly Plant ("G"in the 11th VIN position) through April 14, 1996 (MDH 0414XX).
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer used vehicle inventory. Dealers should complete this recall service on these vehicles before retail
delivery. Dealers should also perform this recall on vehicles in for service. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the DIAL VIP System.
Subject
The ignition switch and/or steering column wiring on about 710,000 of the above vehicles may overheat when the blower motor is operated at high speed
for an extended period of time. This can cause stalling, loss of blower motor or power window operation, ABS or airbag lamp illumination or a steering
column/instrument panel fire.
Repair
A blower motor relay and overlay harness must be installed to remove the blower motor circuit from the ignition switch. In addition, the ignition switch
and electrical connector must be inspected for damage and replaced if necessary.
Parts Information
A. Ignition Switch Wiring Package
Part Number
Description
CBXR875O
Ignition Switch Wiring Package
Each package contains the components listed:
Each dealer to whom vehicles in the recall were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same street address) will receive enough Ignition Switch Wiring
Packages to service about 10% of those vehicles.
B. Ignition Switch Assembly
