Dodge B300 1978
Model B300 made in 1978 by Dodge got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningseat belts, service brakes, hydraulic and structure.
Model 1978
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V082000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 01/01/1978 to 03/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 100 | 08/07/1978 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/13/1978 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 209 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, seat belt assemblies, in that they do not have the capability of fitting certain adult passengers when the seat is in the full forward position. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace the front passenger unibelt assembly with an assembly having a longer belt webbing. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with sliding side door and unibeltoption.system: interior; seat belts.consequences of defect: in the event of an accident, the chances of injurieswould be increased for those passengers who are unable to use the seat belts. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V105000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 01/01/1978 to 08/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 50000 | 05/25/1979 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/30/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The front brake hose routing may allow interference between the hoses and the tire and wheel assemblies during extreme turning angles. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace both left and right front brake hoses and install a new brake hose support bracket to eliminate contact with tire/wheel. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks.system: service brakes; hose.consequences of defect: abrasion resulting from such interference may result inhose failure and loss of front brake system capability.note: rear brakes would not be affected. the instrument panel brake warninglight should alert driver to partial loss of brakes. driving shold bediscontinued if light comes on. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 80V027000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 03/01/1970 to 08/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 1000000 | 04/18/1980 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/14/1980 | 04/04/1980 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The front rail extension may experience fatigue cracking near the area where the power steering gear attaches to the frame. if the crack progresses through most or all of the rail section, steering system free play accompanied by metallic rattle noise will be experienced. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Affected vehicles will be weld repaired and a reinforcement rod will be installed over the cracked area. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks.system: structure; left front frame rail.consequences of defect: the crack condition may cause a complete loss ofsteering and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V260000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 06/01/1978 to 07/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 131 | 12/10/1979 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/14/1979 | 02/05/1980 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles contain defective fan blower switches that could in certain instances generate an excess of heat in the instrument panel. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | The vent fan system will be reduced to a single speed operation to avoid overheating in the instrument panel. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks.system: electric; power roof vent system.consequences of defect: a fire could start in the instrument panel and causeserious injury to passengers. | |||||||||||||||