Vehicle recall 17V820000 · December 20, 2017
2005 Dodge Dakota
These driver and passenger seats may develop hot spots that can result in the seat cushion or seat back having burn holes.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V820000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 20, 2017
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Manufacturer campaign
- T80
- Owner notification
- December 27, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 16,900
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats › Front assembly › Seat heater/cooler
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dodge Dakota (2005): 2005
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