NHTSA Campaign Id 05V002000; Date: Jan. 5, 2005
This could result in an improper side air bag curtain deployment in certain side crash conditions, which can increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Recalled Vehicles:2005 Dodge Dakota
Component: Air Bags:side/window
Manufactured by: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 1,142
Recall Summary:On certain pickup trucks equipped with the optional side curtain air bag, the curtain fasteners may not have been properly tightened.
How to Fix:Dealers will tighten the side air bag curtain fasteners to the proper specification. The recall began on January 17, 2005. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Recall Notes:Daimlerchrysler recall no. D57. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 17, 2005
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