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1988 Dodge B300

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

Consequence of Defect

automatic transmission may contain a park sprag rod assembly that may stick in the tooth butt unengaged position.

Corrective Action

this condition could allow the vehicle to roll with thegear shift lever in park position.

Recall Notes

all involved vehicles will have the park sprag rod assemblies replaced.

1983 Dodge B300

Component

Structure:Body:Bumpers

Consequence of Defect

vehicles may not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". in an impact test from the rear, the bumper support structure deformed enough to allow contact of a support bracket with the fuel tank.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

all recalled vehicles will receive frame reinforcements plus two load-bearing rub strips and protective impact shielding. additionally, a corner of the bumper bracket will be removed.

1982 Dodge B300

Component

Structure:Body:Bumpers

Consequence of Defect

vehicles may not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". in an impact test from the rear, the bumper support structure deformed enough to allow contact of a support bracket with the fuel tank.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

all recalled vehicles will receive frame reinforcements plus two load-bearing rub strips and protective impact shielding. additionally, a corner of the bumper bracket will be removed.

1981 Dodge B300

Component

Structure:Body:Bumpers

Consequence of Defect

vehicles may not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". in an impact test from the rear, the bumper support structure deformed enough to allow contact of a support bracket with the fuel tank.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

all recalled vehicles will receive frame reinforcements plus two load-bearing rub strips and protective impact shielding. additionally, a corner of the bumper bracket will be removed.

1980 Dodge B300

Component

Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments

Consequence of Defect

the hinge and roller assemblies supporting the rear of the sliding side door may be subject to failure as a result of processing deficiencies in the aluminum hinge body.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

upon inspection all aluminum hinge bodies will be replaced with sintered metal components.

1979 Dodge B300

Component

Equipment:Electrical:Air Conditioner

Consequence of Defect

condensate water may accumulate in the air conditioning blower housing; there is a high probability that this water will cause the blower motor to fail. blower motor failure would disable the air condtioning unit and there would be no way to defrost or defog the windshield.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will drill a 1/4 inch drain hole in the bottom of the air conditioning blower housing to prevent water accumulation, without charge to owner.

1979 Dodge B300

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm

Consequence of Defect

lower control arms may fracture in the area adjacent to the lower ball joint, resulting in separation of the ball joint from the arm.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will increase the strength of both lower control arms by installing welded reinforcements.

1978 Dodge B300

Component

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger System:Windshield:Controls/Wiring

Consequence of Defect

the involved vehicles contain defective fan blower switches that could in certain instances generate an excess of heat in the instrument panel.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the vent fan system will be reduced to a single speed operation to avoid overheating in the instrument panel.

1978 Dodge B300

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the front passenger unibelt assembly with an assembly having a longer belt webbing.

1978 Dodge B300

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

the front brake hose routing may allow interference between the hoses and the tire and wheel assemblies during extreme turning angles.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace both left and right front brake hoses and install a new brake hose support bracket to eliminate contact with tire/wheel.

1978 Dodge B300

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

affected vehicles will be weld repaired and a reinforcement rod will be installed over the cracked area.

1977 Dodge B300

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper

Consequence of Defect

due to a combination of disc brake pad wear and turn stop wear on certain vehicles, there may be an increase in brake pedal travel and a reduction in front braking effectiveness following a full turn. also, a frame crack could develop and could extend through all or most of the rail section.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

upon inspection dealer will replace either the left or right turn stop bracket to correct the front brakes. if frame is cracked it will be welded and a rod reinforcement will be installed over the cracked area.

1977 Dodge B300

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

affected vehicles will be weld repaired and a reinforcement rod will be installed over the cracked area.

1976 Dodge B300

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper

Consequence of Defect

due to a combination of disc brake pad wear and turn stop wear on certain vehicles, there may be an increase in brake pedal travel and a reduction in front braking effectiveness following a full turn. also, a frame crack could develop and could extend through all or most of the rail section.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

upon inspection dealer will replace either the left or right turn stop bracket to correct the front brakes. if frame is cracked it will be welded and a rod reinforcement will be installed over the cracked area.

1976 Dodge B300

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

affected vehicles will be weld repaired and a reinforcement rod will be installed over the cracked area.

1975 Dodge B300

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper

Consequence of Defect

due to a combination of disc brake pad wear and turn stop wear on certain vehicles, there may be an increase in brake pedal travel and a reduction in front braking effectiveness following a full turn. also, a frame crack could develop and could extend through all or most of the rail section.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

upon inspection dealer will replace either the left or right turn stop bracket to correct the front brakes. if frame is cracked it will be welded and a rod reinforcement will be installed over the cracked area.

1975 Dodge B300

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

affected vehicles will be weld repaired and a reinforcement rod will be installed over the cracked area.

1975 Dodge B300

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1974 Dodge B300

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper

Consequence of Defect

due to a combination of disc brake pad wear and turn stop wear on certain vehicles, there may be an increase in brake pedal travel and a reduction in front braking effectiveness following a full turn. also, a frame crack could develop and could extend through all or most of the rail section.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

upon inspection dealer will replace either the left or right turn stop bracket to correct the front brakes. if frame is cracked it will be welded and a rod reinforcement will be installed over the cracked area.

1974 Dodge B300

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

affected vehicles will be weld repaired and a reinforcement rod will be installed over the cracked area.

1973 Dodge B300

Component

Other

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1973 Dodge B300

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1973 Dodge B300

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper

Consequence of Defect

due to a combination of disc brake pad wear and turn stop wear on certain vehicles, there may be an increase in brake pedal travel and a reduction in front braking effectiveness following a full turn. also, a frame crack could develop and could extend through all or most of the rail section.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

upon inspection dealer will replace either the left or right turn stop bracket to correct the front brakes. if frame is cracked it will be welded and a rod reinforcement will be installed over the cracked area.

1973 Dodge B300

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

affected vehicles will be weld repaired and a reinforcement rod will be installed over the cracked area.

1972 Dodge B300

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

affected vehicles will be weld repaired and a reinforcement rod will be installed over the cracked area.

1971 Dodge B300

Component

Steering:Linkages:Knuckle:Spindle:Arm

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1971 Dodge B300

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1971 Dodge B300

Component

Electrical System:Wiring

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1971 Dodge B300

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1971 Dodge B300

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1971 Dodge B300

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1971 Dodge B300

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1971 Dodge B300

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1971 Dodge B300

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

affected vehicles will be weld repaired and a reinforcement rod will be installed over the cracked area.