NHTSA Recall 05V002000: Air bags: side/window
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,142 vehicles. It affects 2005 Dodge Dakota.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V002000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | D57 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW |
| Report received | January 5, 2005 |
| Owner notification | January 17, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain pickup trucks equipped with the optional side curtain air bag, the curtain fasteners may not have been properly tightened.
Safety 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.
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V002000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Dodge Dakota | 2005 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.