Recalls for 1983 Dodge B350

3 recalls found.

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Dodge B350 No Name (yet)

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1987 Dodge B350 Holidaire Camper Van.
After months of hard work getting the interior redone and fixing all mechanical problems, our van was ready for a test run, which in this case was a trip to Algonquin Park. The Van With No Name Yet passed the test with flying colours.

DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:REAR

Posted on: 1984-04-11
Description
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

Corrective Action
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.

DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 1983-05-13
Description
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

Corrective Action
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.

DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Posted on: 1982-10-15
Description
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

Corrective Action
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.