# 1998 DODGE RAM 3500 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
> NHTSA complaint `517645` · 2005-01-20 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** RAM 3500
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
- **Miles at failure:** 134,701
- **Speed:** 55 mph
## Narrative
HEADLIGHT SWITCH OVERHEAT/FIRE  NO HEADLIGHTS, DRIVING LIGHTS.  FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING  REPLACED WIRING AND HEADLIGHT SWITCH WITH FACTORY NEW PARTS.  NO RECALL AVAILABLE FOR MY MODEL, PREVIOUS YEARS HAD RECALL FOR HEADLIGHT SWITCH BURNOUT.  *JB
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