Dodge B350 1994
Model B350 made in 1994 by Dodge got 4 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic. There was one recall concerning parking brake . The car has 2 modeles with engines 5.2l and 5.9l.
Model 1994
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 5.2L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 13/17/15 | 15/22/17 | Regular | $ 1201 | 14 | 930831 |
( 5.9L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 12/16/14 | 13/21/16 | Regular | $ 1285 | 14 | 930831 |
( 5.2L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 12/16/13 | 13/20/16 | Regular | $ 1384 | 15 | 930831 |
( 5.9L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 11/16/13 | 13/20/15 | Regular | $ 1384 | 15 | 930831 |
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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PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL - LINKAGE AND CABLE | ||||||||||||||||
94V163000 | HOME & PARK MOTORHOMES | from 02/01/1994 to 08/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 271 | 09/15/1994 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 09/16/1994 | 09/19/1994 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The parking brake cable is routed to the right rear wheel causing it to cross and contact the steel brake line. this can cause the abrasion and rupture of the steel brake line resulting in a loss of brake fluid. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Loss of brake fluid due to the rupture of the steel brake line causes loss of rear braking capability which can result in extended stopping distances and can cause an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will reroute the parking brake cable away from the steel brake line. the steel brake line will be replaced if abrasion or wear is evident. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: parking brake; mechanical; linkages and cables.vehicle description: class b motorhomes built on dodge b350 maxivan chassis.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 defect, please contact home and park at 1-800-663-0066. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
04/24/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1994 | |
While using a company provided 15 passager expanded dodge van for car pooling, rear tire exploded. force of exploding tire or fragments sheared off neck of fuel tank fill tube located just aft of the left rear tire. raw fuel splashed out onto highway. luckily no sparks were created while driver fought to maintain contol of vehicle. potential exist for explosive fire and large numbers of fatalities due to unprotected location of fuel tank fill tube on expanded vans. | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
05/04/1996 | |||
On normal road conditions when applying the brakes, the front wheels chatter and make the steering bad when stepping on the brakes. the front rotors were turned in july/94, (1) year later the rotors were replaced again. the system has abs. | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
05/04/1996 | |||
On normal road conditions when applying the brakes, the front wheels chatter and make the steering bad when stepping on the brakes. the front rotors were turned in july/94, (1) year later the rotors were replaced again. the system has abs. | |||
TIRES | |||
04/24/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1994 | |
While using a company provided 15 passager expanded dodge van for car pooling, rear tire exploded. force of exploding tire or fragments sheared off neck of fuel tank fill tube located just aft of the left rear tire. raw fuel splashed out onto highway. luckily no sparks were created while driver fought to maintain contol of vehicle. potential exist for explosive fire and large numbers of fatalities due to unprotected location of fuel tank fill tube on expanded vans. |