Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||||
| K03 | 12/24/2010 | 10036673 | Chrysler customer satisfaction campaign: select document search button to see owner notification letter. the side airbag inflatable curtain (sabic) on about 4200 my 2005-2007 dodge dakota vehicles may not deploy in an insurance institute f | 04/08/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 10/27/2012 | 206500 | 1 | |
| I was involved in a crash where i was traveling at 45 mph and pushed my brake pedal to stop as i was approaching an intersection. the driver's side front brake locked up and there was approximately a 50-60 ft skid mark only from that wheel reducing the speed from 45 mph to approximately 35 mph during the skid while the other 3 wheels failed to brake. the failure of the anti lock braking system, which was an uneven distribution of braking pressure, caused my truck to fail to stop in time. the distance was well within normal braking distance for the speed. and until now, i had never had a similar problem. the brakes, caliper, and rotors had been replaced in september of this 2012 with new parts. they had been installed correctly and i have documentation to prove that. during the crash, the airbags failed to deploy. the accident was one where my dodge dakota rear ended another vehicle. no injuries had occurred, however the truck sustained approximately $5000.00 worth of damage to the front end and is considered totaled due to the cost of repairs vs the value of the truck. the mileage on the vehicle is approximately 206,500 miles and all maintenance was current and preventive maintenance (as required when under warranty to 100,000 miles) work was completed at both a dealership or an authorized auto repair shop. after the 100,000, work was completed by an authorized repair shop or routine maintenance was performed by myself, owner, who is experienced in auto repair/maintenance procedures utilizing oem / oem approved replacement parts. according to the nhtsa item # 10016024 there had been a recall due to and ecu failure for vehicles produced just before mine was. i do not know how to tell if my ecu is the replacement one or should have been included in the recall, but wasn't. photographs of the skid marks and damage are available upon request and i have truck at my home. *tr | |||
| 10/27/2012 | 206500 | ||
| I was involved in a crash where i was traveling at 45 mph and pushed my brake pedal to stop as i was approaching an intersection. the driver's side front brake locked up and there was approximately a 50-60 ft skid mark only from that wheel reducing the speed from 45 mph to approximately 35 mph during the skid while the other 3 wheels failed to brake. the failure of the anti lock braking system, which was an uneven distribution of braking pressure, caused my truck to fail to stop in time. the distance was well within normal braking distance for the speed. and until now, i had never had a similar problem. the brakes, caliper, and rotors had been replaced in september of this 2012 with new parts. they had been installed correctly and i have documentation to prove that. during the crash, the airbags failed to deploy. the accident was one where my dodge dakota rear ended another vehicle. no injuries had occurred, however the truck sustained approximately $5000.00 worth of damage to the front end and is considered totaled due to the cost of repairs vs the value of the truck. the mileage on the vehicle is approximately 206,500 miles and all maintenance was current and preventive maintenance (as required when under warranty to 100,000 miles) work was completed at both a dealership or an authorized auto repair shop. after the 100,000, work was completed by an authorized repair shop or routine maintenance was performed by myself, owner, who is experienced in auto repair/maintenance procedures utilizing oem / oem approved replacement parts. according to the nhtsa item # 10016024 there had been a recall due to and ecu failure for vehicles produced just before mine was. i do not know how to tell if my ecu is the replacement one or should have been included in the recall, but wasn't. photographs of the skid marks and damage are available upon request and i have truck at my home. | |||
| 08/30/2011 | 49000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 dodge dakota. the contact stated that while turning left at approximately 20 mph, another vehicle crashed into him at approximately 45 mph. the air bags did not deploy and the seat belt did not restrain the contact. the contact suffered injuries to his knees and chest as a result. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop here it was being repaired for the body damages. the failure was not diagnosed. the failure and current mileages were 49,000. kmj | |||
| 08/30/2011 | 49000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 dodge dakota. the contact stated that while turning left at approximately 20 mph, another vehicle crashed into him at approximately 45 mph. the air bags did not deploy and the seat belt did not retain the contact. the contact suffered injuries to his knees and chest as a result. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop, where it was being repaired for the body damages. the failure was not diagnosed. the failure and current mileages were 49,000. sm. | |||
| 01/04/2011 | 70000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 dodge dakota. while driving 28 mph another vehicle pulled in front of him causing him to rear end the vehicle. the seat belt did not hold him and the air bags did not deploy. he had injuries to his head and was taken to the hospital. the police was called and a report was available if needed. the entire front end was damaged very badly and was towed by the insurance company. the dealer and the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 70,000.-mw | |||
| 12/23/2009 | 79000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge dakota truck. while driving in normal weather conditions, she depressed the brake pedal and the brakes failed. she heard a fizzing noise and the vehicle began to spin out of control until the vehicle crashed and went beyond a small steel fence. the air bags did not deploy. someone nearby noticed an unknown fluid leaking from the vehicle and she was advised to get out of the vehicle. she was able to climb out of her driver's side window and the vehicle caught on fire. a police/fire report was filed and the fire was extinguished. the vehicle was destroyed. she was not aware if there was a recall for the vehicle. the failure and current mileages were under 79,000. | |||
| 05/23/2008 | 22000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge dakota. while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact rear ended another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy and the seat belts failed to restrain properly. the contact was injured. she filed a complaint with the manufacturer, but they have not provided a reference number. they stated that they will send a representative to investigate the failure. a police report was filed. the failure mileage was 22,000. | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 01/11/2006 | 45000 | 1 | |
| Son involved in auto accident; rear ended a school bus with a 2006 dodge charger; truck totaled; airbag did not inflate; sensors secured with two screws to the backs of the right and left vertical members of the radiator support within the engine compartment. these supports broke, all components in front of truck shifted toward cab; steering wheel warped. *tr updated 1/28/10 *cn the consumer stated the radiator support was sitting midway of where the engine should be. updated 02/03/10.*jb | |||
| 10/23/2006 | 6500 | 1 | 07/12/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the driver side air bag did not deploy in a frontal impact crash. the approximate speed at time of impact was 45 mph. there was pre-impact braking. the occupant was wearing a seat belt. the driver sustained three broken ribs on the left side of the sternum and a fractured left scapula. the vehicle was totaled and a police report was taken. updated 01/31/07. *jb | |||