NHTSA safety recall

Recall 17V820000 · manufacturer campaign T80

Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater/cooler — Dodge · reported 20 Dec 2017 · 16,900 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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.

The risk

The hot spots and burn holes can injure the seat occupant and can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix

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.

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.

NHTSA campaign
17V820000
Manufacturer campaign
T80
Filed by
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Report received
20 Dec 2017
Owners notified
27 Dec 2018
Potentially affected
16,900

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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