NHTSA recall 05V-002 (05V002000)

air bags recall reported January 5, 2005 - about 1,142 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 05V002000
Also written as: 05V-002
Manufacturer number: D57
Reported: January 5, 2005
Vehicles affected: ~1,142
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN FASTENERS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED.

Why it is dangerous

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 (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 05V-002 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Dodge Dakota - 2005

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