# 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
> NHTSA complaint `493364` · 2004-08-30 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** RAM 1500
- **Year:** 2004
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
- **Speed:** 55 mph
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH AT NIGHT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION DUE TO THE POOR BRIGHTNESS OF THE HEADLIGHTS. THE  HIGH BEAMS WERE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH. DEALERSHIP INDICATED TO  CONSUMER, THE VEHICLE  WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. *AK
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