# 1997 DODGE RAM 3500 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
> NHTSA complaint `339382` · 2002-03-18 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** RAM 3500
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
## Narrative
A WIRE IN DASHBOARD LIGHTS OVERHEATED AND MELTED LIGHT SWITCH.  SMOKE CAME INTO THE CAB. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK  THERE IS A RECALL CAMPAIGN 99V02400 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH/RELAY.  *TT
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