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Recall 05V-002

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 2005 Dodge Dakota: Air bags (side/window).

At a glance

Campaign number
05V-002
Reported
January 5, 2005
Vehicles affected
1,142 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Daimlerchrysler recall no. D57.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles