1976 Dodge B300
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1976 Dodge B300. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Affected vehicles will be weld repaired and a reinforcement rod will be installed over the cracked area.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
Latest complaints
- Tires
Failure #1 aprox 18" of tread seperated, body of tire still held air, 65LB. Second tire showed signs of pending seperaton. Recived partial warranty on both tires. failure #2 catastrophic failure. Tire destroyed. because tire was on a dual set, both tires were replaced, no warranty from mfg. Tire…
Failure #1 aprox 18" of tread seperated, body of tire still held air, 65LB. Second tire showed signs of pending seperaton. Recived partial warranty on both tires. failure #2 catastrophic failure. Tire destroyed. because tire was on a dual set, both tires were replaced, no warranty from mfg. Tire rated 2045lb@65lb psi single, 1800lb@65lb dual. vech weight 8720 (full water, propane, gas. No black/gray water). Ft 2560lb, rear 6160lb. Cert scales( dot number: tire size: r8.25x16.5 )
- Tires
Failure #1 aprox 18" of tread seperated, body of tire still held air, 65LB. Second tire showed signs of pending seperaton. Recived partial warranty on both tires. failure #2 catastrophic failure. Tire destroyed. because tire was a dual set, both tires were replaced, no warranty from mfg.( dot number: tire size: r8.25x16.5 )
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