NHTSA Recall 17V820000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V820000; Date: Dec. 20, 2017
The hot spots and burn holes can injure the seat occupant and can increase the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Dodge Dakota
Component: Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler
Manufactured by: Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Affected Units:: 16,900
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will update the seat heating system control features, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notifications informing owners of the safety risk were mailed February 12, 2018. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is t80.
Recall 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.
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