Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 17V820000

Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2017-12-20.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V820000

Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler

Component
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
16,900
Reported to NHTSA
2017-12-20
Owners notified
2018-12-27

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Dodge Dakota2005

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.