Front assembly: seat heater/coolerRecall 17V-820 · 2005 Dodge Dakota
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 17V-820 covers 16,900 2005 Dodge Dakota for a front assembly: seat heater/cooler problem, reported to NHTSA on December 20, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 18% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V820000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
18%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 767 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 17, 2004 to June 24, 2005. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.