Recall Details For: 2005 DODGE DAKOTA
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER - 17V820000
- RUNNING SEQUENCE NUMBER: 127399
- NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:17V820000
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE: DODGE
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL: DAKOTA
- MODEL YEAR: 2005
- MFR CAMPAIGN NUMBER : T80
- COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
- MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20040517
- END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20050624
- VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT: V
- POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 16900
- DATE OWNER NOTIFIED BY MFR: 20181227
- RECALL INITIATOR (MFR/OVSC/ODI): MFR
- MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20171220
- RECORD CREATION DATE: 20171222
- REGULATION PART NUMBER:
- FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER:
DEFECT SUMMARY: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain 2005 Dodge Dakota pickup trucks equipped with heated seats. These driver and passenger seats may develop hot spots that can result in the seat cushion or seat back having burn holes.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY: The hot spots and burn holes can injure the seat occupant and can increase the risk of a fire.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will update the seat heating system control features, free of charge. The recall began December 27, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T80.
RECALL NOTES: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
UNIQUE COMPONENT NUMBER: 000080326000201370000000322
