2005 Dodge Dakota recall: seats
⚠️ 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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V820000
- Manufacturer recall #
- T80
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Vehicles affected
- 16,900
- Component
- SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
- Owner phone
- 1-800-853-1403
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 27, 2018
- Built
- May 17, 2004 – Jun 24, 2005
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.