# 2006 DODGE RAM 3500 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
> NHTSA complaint `947841` · 2012-11-03 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** RAM 3500
- **Year:** 2006
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- **Miles at failure:** 171,235
- **Speed:** 45 mph
## Narrative
I WAS DRIVING DOWN A TWO LANE ROAD AT 70MPH WHEN APPROACHING MY ROAD. I TURNED ON MY LEFT BLINKER TO SIGNAL MY UPCOMING TURN AND WHEN I BEGAN TO TURN THE CAR BEHIND ME WENT TO PASS THINKING THAT I WAS TURNING RIGHT. TO AVOID HITTING ME HE WENT OFF THE ROAD INTO THE DITCH. WHEN I TALKED TO HIM ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED HE SAID THAT MY RIGHT BLINKER WAS ON. I HAVE NOTICED THIS PROBLEM BEFORE ON MY TRUCK AND HAVE NOTICED IT SINCE SO I KNOW HE WAS TELLING THE TRUTH. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THIS BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT. I ALSO HAVE TROUBLE SWITCHING MY HIGH BEAMS OFF OR ON CAUSING PROBLEMS WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC ON A DAILY BASIS.  *TR
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