Dodge Dakota (2005): Seats
Recall 17V820000 · Dec 20, 2017 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
16,900
vehicles affected
16,900
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V820000
- Date
- Dec 20, 2017
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 16,900
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seats > Front assembly > Seat heater/cooler
- Model years
- 2005
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is 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.
What can happen
The hot spots and burn holes can injure the seat occupant and can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V820000?
1 model: Dodge Dakota (2005), about 16,900 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V820000?
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.
What can happen?
The hot spots and burn holes can injure the seat occupant and can increase the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.