NHTSA campaign 00V135000

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 00V135000

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.

Reported 05/10/2000

What can happen

THIS COULD CAUSE THE IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING TO OVERHEAT.

Repair

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY AND OVERLAY HARNESS.

Components

  • Electrical system: Ignition: Switch

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.