1978 Dodge B300 Recalls

4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns were found for the 1978 Dodge B300.

NHTSA Recall 80V027000

Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Recall date: 1980-03-14

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.

Safety Risk

Remedy

AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE WELD REPAIRED AND A REINFORCEMENT ROD WILL BE INSTALLED OVER THE CRACKED AREA.

NHTSA Recall 79V260000

Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

Recall date: 1979-12-14

Defect Summary

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES CONTAIN DEFECTIVE FAN BLOWER SWITCHES THAT COULD IN CERTAIN INSTANCES GENERATE AN EXCESS OF HEAT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.

Safety Risk

Remedy

THE VENT FAN SYSTEM WILL BE REDUCED TO A SINGLE SPEED OPERATION TO AVOID OVERHEATING IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.

NHTSA Recall 79V105000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Recall date: 1979-04-30

Defect Summary

THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE ROUTING MAY ALLOW INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE HOSES AND THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLIES DURING EXTREME TURNING ANGLES.

Safety Risk

Remedy

DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSES AND INSTALL A NEW BRAKE HOSE SUPPORT BRACKET TO ELIMINATE CONTACT WITH TIRE/WHEEL.

NHTSA Recall 78V082000

Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Recall date: 1978-04-13

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.

Safety Risk

Remedy

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER UNIBELT ASSEMBLY WITH AN ASSEMBLY HAVING A LONGER BELT WEBBING.

Important Recall Information

Recall applicability can depend on VIN and production details. Confirm your specific vehicle with the manufacturer or the official NHTSA VIN recall lookup.