Instrument Panel Failure problems of the 2005 Dodge Durango

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the interior lights remained illuminated and would not shut off. The contact stated that a day later the vehicles instrument panel failed. The contact also mentioned an odor of burning wires was present in the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 07v092000 (electrical system) but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown due to the instrument panel failure.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Dodge Durango. While driving approximately 45 miles per hour, the contact noticed smoke coming from the vent, dash board and hood of the vehicle. Also, the seat belt sensor would make a loud ding noise and the brake and oil light would illuminate on the instrument panel of the failure. The dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repair to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 96,000. The VIN was unavailable. Nw.

I was contacted by daimler Chrysler, stating my 2005 Dodge Durango was the subject of a recall, and to schedule an appointment with our dealer. I scheduled the appoint for the recall and for additional maintenance. I investigated the recalls, and found 2: a potential instrument panel failure, and a problem with fuel spilling out of the inlet during refueling. I scheduled the appointment, and off the Durango on 2-26-08. The next day, mike (from our dealer) called and said that the recall had already been performed. He stated that daimler Chrysler sometimes made mistakes like this with recalls. He also said that the only recall the Durango was eligible for was for the issue with the instrument panel, and the the recall for the issue with the inlet valve did not apply to vehicles made after 10-12-2004 - ours was made 10-15-05. I explained to mike that the Durango had the identical problem that was the subject of the recall. Just a few weeks ago, my wife was doused with gas as she filled the Durango - gas escapes frequently when filling up. Mike said that there was nothing he could do, except perform the repair - the exact same thing the recall was for, but at my expense, and that I should contact daimler chyrysler to see if they would do anything for me. I contacted daimlerchrysler twice after I found documentation on the NHTSA website, from daimlerchrysler to NHTSA, stating that all Durangos from VIN 5f500001 to 5f535219 would be recalled. The VIN on my Durango is 5f529730 - well within the recall range. The letter I found on NHTSA's website (dated 3-18-2005) from stephan j speth (director, vehicle compliance) to ms. Kathleen c. Demeter (acting associate administrator, safety assurance) at NHTSA, indicating a "date range" for affected vehicles. Daimler chrylser assigned a reference number (17265274), but stated there was nothing they would do to correct the problem. I believe they have a responsibility to perform the recall. Nhtsa campaign number: 05v-034.