NHTSA recall 17V820000
Seats · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
December 20, 2017report date
16,900units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: Affects vehicles 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.
Why it matters: The hot spots and burn holes can injure the seat occupant and can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will update the seat heating system control features, free of charge. The recall began December 27, 2018.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2005 Dodge Dakota.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 17V820000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.