This condition could cause impairment of visibility in inclement weather, increasing the risk of a crash.

Steering — Column

Date Announced
MAR 10, 2003
Vehicles Affected
287,725
Dodge Recall #
C11
NHTSA Campaign #
03V078000
Summary
On certain pickup trucks, the electrical connector at the bottom of the steering column contains an under-sized terminal for the HVAC blower motor circuit. Localized heating from current flow with the blower speed set on high may cause the terminal contacts to relax and lose electrical contact. This can cause the HVAC blower motor to become inoperative.
Actions
Dealers will install a wiring harness overlay to correct this condition. Owner notification began April 15, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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