1985 Dodge B250
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1985 Dodge B250. Newest first.
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.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Brake power assist
Summary of information from manufacturer:chrysler recalled, in canada,67,602 1984 through 1987 passenger cars, trucks, and vans equipped with the5.2l engine for intermittent loss of brake power assist on a secondapplication of the brake pedal.the defect was a result of the brakebooster vacuum hose port in the base of…
Summary of information from manufacturer:chrysler recalled, in canada,67,602 1984 through 1987 passenger cars, trucks, and vans equipped with the5.2l engine for intermittent loss of brake power assist on a secondapplication of the brake pedal.the defect was a result of the brakebooster vacuum hose port in the base of the carburetor being blocked withfrozen moisture after an extended period of highway driving at low ambienttemperatures.to prevent this defect from occurring, the vacuum source forthe brake booster was relocated from the base of the carburetor to theintake manifold.it was stated that reports of the alleged defect haveoccurred in the northern areas of canada.analysis:review of manufacturer's data indicated at least 4 similar u.s.vehicles have experienced failures consistent with those reported in thecanadian market.one vehicle was a manufacturer test vehicle.the statesin which these reported failures occurred are alaska, minnesota (2), andwisconsin.it IS this engineer's opinion that there IS sufficient evidenceto suggest that the alleged defect could be reproduced by performing testsin a controlled environmental chamber.status:analyzing manufacturer's response at 12/09/87.===
- Exhaust system heat
Summary of information from manufacturer:high underhood and exhausttemperatures are a customer satisfaction concern involving a very limitednumber of vehicles operated by a few severe service fleet locations.weare not aware of any accidents or fires caused by the condition, and we donot consider it to present a risk…
Summary of information from manufacturer:high underhood and exhausttemperatures are a customer satisfaction concern involving a very limitednumber of vehicles operated by a few severe service fleet locations.weare not aware of any accidents or fires caused by the condition, and we donot consider it to present a risk to motor vehicle safety.analysis:epa requirements for heavy duty vehicles caused emission systemchanges for the 1985 and 1987 calendar years.beginning in 1985 dual airpumps replaced the single unit, and dual catalytic converters were added in1987.the changes increased underhood and exhaust system temperatures.concerns include driveability and vapor lock problems due to hot fuelhandling and heat damage to the 4 wd disconnect vacuum reservoir, exhaustsystem hangers, speedometer cable, and windshield washer bottle.currentlymeans to reduce and better manage the temperatures are being studied.considerations are: air pump diverter systems, heat shield for affectedunder body components, and rerouting fuel supply lines away from heatsources.additionally five technical service bulletins have been issuedregarding vapor lock on the subject vehicles.proposed action:close this pe.no safety related defect has beendetected.===
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