NHTSA Campaign 05V002000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Issued by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · Reported Jan 5, 2005 · 1,142 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN FASTENERS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DODGE | DAKOTA | 2005 | 1,142 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 05V002000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.