Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2005)
Technical Service Bulletin # D57
Date: 050101
Recall - Side Air Bag Fastener Torque
January 2005
Dealer Service Instructions for:
Safety Recall D57 - Side Airbag Fasteners
Models
2005
(ND)
Dodge Dakota
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles equipped with side airbag inflatable curtains (Sales Code - CGS or CJ3) built through November 23,
2004 (MDH 112307).
IMPORTANT:
Many of the vehicles within the above build period have already been inspected or repaired and, therefore, have been excluded from this recall
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer new vehicle inventory. Federal law requires you to stop sale and complete this recall service on these
vehicles before retail delivery. Dealers should also consider this requirement to apply to used vehicle inventory and should perform this recall on
vehicles in for service. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process.
Subject
The side airbag inflatable curtain (SABIC) module fasteners on about 940 of the above vehicles may not have been properly tightened. This may cause
improper side air bag deployment in certain side crash conditions, which can increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Repair
All SABIC module fasteners must be tightened. In addition, the modules must be inspected for damage and replaced if necessary.
Alternate Transportation
Dealers should attempt to minimize customer inconvenience by placing the owner in a loaner vehicle if inspection determines that SABIC module
replacement is required and the vehicle must be held overnight.
Parts Information
No parts are required to perform this service procedure unless a SABIC module is damaged, as determined by the inspection in Step 43 of the service
procedure. Very few vehicles are expected to require SABIC module replacement.
Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain Modules (if necessary)
Due to the small number of involved vehicles expected to require SABIC module replacement, no parts will be distributed initially. SABIC modules
should be ordered only after inspection determines that replacement is required.
Completion Reporting and Reimbursement
Claims for vehicles that have been serviced must be submitted on the DealerCONNECT Claim Entry Screen located on the Service tab. Claims
submitted will be used by DaimlerChrysler to record recall service completions and provide dealer payments.
