Dodge B250 1993

Model B250 made in 1993 by Dodge got 20 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning seats .

Model 1993

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - HEAD RESTRAINT
94V177000SHERRY DESIGNS, INC.from 09/01/1991 to 01/01/1994V (Vehicle)38112/23/1994OVSCCHRYSLER GROUP LLC09/14/199409/22/1994571202
Defect SummaryThe front driver and passenger seat back height does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 202, head restraints.
Consequence SummaryConsequence of non-compliance: seat occupants are subject to increased risk of injury in the event of a sudd stop or accident.
Corrective SummarySherry designs will provide an attachable headrest for the dealer or customer to add to the seats.
NotesSystem: interior systems; seat head restraints.vehicle description: conversion vans.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the noncompliance, please contact sherry designs at 1-219-264-0602. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
05/01/1996101/28/1995
 Ignition: coil failed, causing vehicle to stall; also cleaned throttle plate/egr valve due to stalling, also overdrive/power steering failed. *ak
 Vehicle stalls out and resulting in braking and steering ability lost, replace warm up motor and other parts, to no avail. tt
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
05/28/1997
 The conversion company drilled the converter into the fuel tank, causing the fuel tank to leak gasoline. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
05/01/1996101/28/1995
 Ignition: coil failed, causing vehicle to stall; also cleaned throttle plate/egr valve due to stalling, also overdrive/power steering failed. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
 Fuel tank has prematurely developed stress cracks, causing fuel leakage. please give any further details. *ak
06/06/2000
 A stress crack in fuel tank caused a fuel leak. van was taken to the dealership. part was ordered to correct the problem. fuel tank will be replaced at owner's expense. please provide any further information. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
05/01/1996101/28/1995
 Ignition: coil failed, causing vehicle to stall; also cleaned throttle plate/egr valve due to stalling, also overdrive/power steering failed. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
01/11/19951
 Abs: while driving on freeway; stepped on brake to slow down; no response; kept on rolling; front end hit curb;. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
 Vehicle stalls out and resulting in braking and steering ability lost, replace warm up motor and other parts, to no avail. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
03/17/1997111/04/1992
 Brakes rotors resurfaced.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
01/11/19951
 Replaced master cylinder. *ak
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
05/01/1996101/28/1995
 Ignition: coil failed, causing vehicle to stall; also cleaned throttle plate/egr valve due to stalling, also overdrive/power steering failed. *ak
 Vehicle stalls out and resulting in braking and steering ability lost, replace warm up motor and other parts, to no avail. tt
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
06/05/20031750001
 The a-frame assembly rotted out at connection to the main frame. the main frame had no visible rotting. *ak chrysler stated the vehicle was driven in salty areas. there was no rust in the van. evidence of rust protection from the factory. *scc *jb
03/17/1997111/04/1992
 Front cross member rusting.
TIRES
03/17/1997111/04/1992
 Tire replaced.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
05/01/1996101/28/1995
 Ignition: coil failed, causing vehicle to stall; also cleaned throttle plate/egr valve due to stalling, also overdrive/power steering failed. *ak
01/19/1996
 Failure of the throttle linkages and control caused the consumer to have a near accident. tt
WHEELS
03/17/1997111/04/1992
 Wheel weights flew off due to corrosion.
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
10/04/19931
 Consumer feels studs going into wheel are too short for the lug nuts. tt consumer states he pulled the original wheels of the van to put new tires on and the studs were so short there were only 4 threads holding the wheels on the van, one lug was stripped, consumer replaced studs at his cost. *slc

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