Recall 05V-002: 2005 Dodge Dakota

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on Jan 5, 2005, covering about 1,142 vehicles.

NHTSA number
05V-002
Report date
Jan 5, 2005
Vehicles affected
1,142
Owners notified
Jan 17, 2005

The problem

On certain pickup trucks equipped with the optional side curtain air bag, the curtain fasteners may not have been properly tightened.

The risk

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.

The 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.

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
ComponentAir Bags › Side/Window
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number05V002000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Dodge Dakota2005All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 05V-002?

On certain pickup trucks equipped with the optional side curtain air bag, the curtain fasteners may not have been properly tightened.

How is recall 05V-002 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.