We have classified the 2 complaints from 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM into the following categories.
The dash on this truck has cracked and fallen in, exposing the wiring inside the dash to the sun. the wiring insulation is not rated for exposure to direct sunlight (uv exposure) and is decomposing, putting the truck at risk of a fire initiating inside the cab at highway speeds, due to exposed wiring shorting to ground. dodge refuses to remedy it, despite numerous attempts to resolve the issue with them. it is my understanding that this is a widespread issue, yet the nhtsb has not forced chrysler/fiat into a recall, claiming that it isn't a safety issue. do you need to see death before you act?
While i was driving to work smoke started entering the cab so i began to pull off the highway. i began to notice bright lights from under the dash. before i could get out flames began to enter into the cab. i only had time to jump out of the truck and watch it engulf into flames. i was able to get out without any harm to myself. the only thing left is the bed of the truck. *ak
The consumer feels that the 40 amp fuse in the travel trailer powers too may pins in the seven wire trailer receptacle. when this fuse blows the following functions are lost: 1) trailer marker and tail lights 2) 12 volt 3) electric brake. *mr *nlm
Head light switch heats up after one hour of operation, the dash board above the light switch becomes hot to the touch. my concern is that if the lights are used longer than i have had to use them will the switch fail? the dealer has been helpful but this problem i believe is beyond the dealer and needs to be addressed by the manufacture. the dealer has replaced the switch once but the new one also heats up. i am also concerned that when i start towing a trailer with more lights on will the switch heat up even more and cause a fire.
Vehicle was wired to pull a fifth wheel, while driving, the computer chip and alternator burned out and was informed by dealer that the wiring shorted it out, wire and power control module, appears causation is electric brake wire that was run along firewall cowl plugs from hitch to trailer, claim 55-s270-703. *slc