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1994 Dodge B350

Component

Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical:Linkage And Cable

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

1988 Dodge B350

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.

1988 Dodge B350

Component

Electrical System:Battery

Consequence of Defect

the battery may interfere with the hood inner panel at the front three cell vent cap of the battery.

Corrective Action

such interference may dislodge cap and allow hydrogengas to escape and cause a fire hazard.

Recall Notes

replace three cell cap with individual battery cell caps.

1985 Dodge B350

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

certification labels contain incorrect vehicle weight ratings and/or tire and rim size selection data. correct information is required to inform user of loading capabilities. consequence of defect: trucks do not comply with fmvss 120.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

corrected labels will be mailed to owners and dealers.

1984 Dodge B350

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder

Consequence of Defect

piston within master cylinder may develop a seal leakage. this defect may result in intermittent loss of front wheel brakes.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

defective master cylinders will be replaced free of charge.

1983 Dodge B350

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

fuel tanks on vehicles may exhibit fuel leakage when completely filled because the luggage partition attachment screws have penetrated the top of the tank.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

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.

1983 Dodge B350

Component

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

all suspect ignition switches will be replaced without charge to owner.

1983 Dodge B350

Component

Seat Belts:Rear

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

missing rear couch seat belts will be installed and improper anchors will be corrected without charge.

1982 Dodge B350

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

fuel tanks on vehicles may exhibit fuel leakage when completely filled because the luggage partition attachment screws have penetrated the top of the tank.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

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.