RAM 3500 Truck 4WD V10-8.0L VIN W (1997)
Technical Service Bulletin # 819
Date: 990601
Recall - Headlamp Switch
June 1999
Dealer Service Instructions for:
Safety Recall No. 819 - Headlamp Switch
MODELS
1994-1997 (BR) Dodge Ram 3500 Series Trucks
NOTE: This recall applies only to 3500 series trucks built through October 21, 1996 (MDH 1021XX).
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 as determined by using the DIAL VIP System.
SUBJECT
Extended operation of the lights on about 79,000 of the above vehicles can overheat the headlamp switch and cause a fire. An overheated headlamp
switch can also result in a sudden loss of headlamp and/or parklamp operation and cause an accident without warning.
REPAIR
The headlamp switch must be replaced and a parklamp circuit relay wiring harness must be installed. In addition, the headlamp switch electrical
connector must be inspected and any damaged wires must be replaced.
PARTS INFORMATION
Part Number
Description
CAJM8190
Headlamp Switch Package
Each package contains the following components:
Quantity
Description
1
Headlamp Switch
1
Overlay Relay Harness
1
2-Way Female Connector
1
2-Way Wedge
1
Headlamp Switch Connector
1
Headlamp Switch Connector Wedge
1
Wire Kit (Contains 9 individual wires with terminals at one end)
9
Heat Shrink Tubing
Each dealer, to whom vehicles in the recall were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same street address), will receive enough Headlamp Switch
Packages to service about 25% of those vehicles.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
A. Remove the Headlamp Switch Assembly:
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable(s).
Note: To enhance customer satisfaction, remember to record all radio settings before disconnecting the battery and to reset all electronic
memory (clock, radio settings, etc.) when you have completed the service procedure.
Fig. 1
2. Open the cup holder and remove the two (2) screws that secure the cup holder assembly to the instrument panel.
