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Dodge Dakota Recall 17V820: Heated Seats Can Burn Through and Cause Fire Risk

NHTSA campaign 17V820, reported December 20, 2017, 16,900 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2005 Dodge Dakota pickups have driver and passenger seats with heated seat features that may develop hot spots. These hot spots can cause the seat cushion or seat back to develop burn holes.

The hot spots and burn holes can injure the person sitting in the seat and can increase the risk of a fire. If your Dakota has heated seats, be aware of this risk and check your seats for any signs of overheating, scorching, or burn holes.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (Chrysler) will notify owners, and dealers will update the seat heating system control features at no cost to you. To learn whether your vehicle is included, contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403, and check your VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V820Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
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.
Risk
The hot spots and burn holes can injure the seat occupant and can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Dodge Dakota2005