Dodge B Series 1997
Model B Series made in 1997 by Dodge got 2 consumer complains as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and suspension. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling.
Model 1997
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| BC3233970211 | 02/11/1997 | 51858 | Design change to lower coolant pipe on fd 1060 engines. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 01/09/2005 | 183000 | 1 | 12/19/1996 |
| The driver reported to his first job in the am. he says he had driven the van approximately 10 miles. noticed nothing unusual about the operation of the van. no unusual smell. when he pulled up to his first job he noticed smoke coming up from under the van. he exited the van and opened the hood. he saw flames coming from the engine compartment. he tried to put the fire out with a fire extinguisher while he dialed 911. the fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. the van is a total-loss. verizon has had similar fires in this model van and feels that this incident deserves further investigation. previous fires of this nature have been reported to nhtsa by verizon communications. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 04/20/1997 | |||
| This vehicle is a 1997 model and the sway bar is rubbing on the tire. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||