Dodge B350 1983
Model B350 made in 1983 by Dodge got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, fuel system, gasoline and seat belts.
Model 1983
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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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 82V095000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1982 to 09/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 1725 | 09/30/1982 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/05/1982 | 10/15/1982 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Ignition switches installed in the involved vehicles may have been distorted during a crimping operation which resulted in the internal plastic contact carrier of the switch cracking. pieces of a cracked carrier may break away, permitting abnormal switch electrical contact and the potential for starter actuaton when the switch is turned to the accessory position. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | All suspect ignition switches will be replaced without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: pickup trucks and vans.system: electrical; ignition switches.consequences of defect: although the engine will not be started, limitedvehicle movement may occur on manual transmission equipped vehicles if theparking brake is not engaged. this could result in a vehicle accident or injuryto persons outside the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V048000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1981 to 01/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 139 | 05/11/1983 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/02/1983 | 05/13/1983 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Fuel tanks on vehicles may exhibit fuel leakage when completely filled because the luggage partition attachment screws have penetrated the top of the tank. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will remove the existing fuel tank, grind off the screw tips in the area of the fuel tank and install a new tank at no charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles equippedwith special luggage partitions.system: fuel; fuel tank.consequences of defect: should the fuel tank be damaged, the potential existsfor fuel leakage which may lead to an underbody fire.note: the owner should not fill the tank more than three quarters full untilthe defective fuel tank is replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V040000 | GRANGER INDUSTRIES | from 12/01/1982 to 03/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 181 | 04/06/1984 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/29/1984 | 04/11/1984 | 571 | 208 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Altered vehicles either do not have rear couch seat belts installed, violating federal motor vehicle safety standard 208, occupant crash protection, or have rear couch seat belts which do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard 210, seat belt assembly anchorages. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Missing rear couch seat belts will be installed and improper anchors will be corrected without charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks; van-type.system: interior systems; seat belts and anchorages.consequences of defect: missing or improperly anchored seat belts increase thechances of injury in the event of an accident. | |||||||||||||||