1993 DODGE B250
1 recalls, 20 complaints - 1 TSBs
94V177000 Sep 14, 1994
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Defect Description
THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BACK HEIGHT DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINTS."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: SEAT OCCUPANTS ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDD STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy
SHERRY DESIGNS WILL PROVIDE AN ATTACHABLE HEADREST FOR THE DEALER OR CUSTOMER TO ADD TO THE SEATS.
Complaint Statistics
20 total complaints
2 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 1 |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 1 |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jun 23, 2003
Incident date: Jun 5, 2003
THE A-FRAME ASSEMBLY ROTTED OUT AT CONNECTION TO THE MAIN FRAME. THE MAIN FRAME HAD NO VISIBLE ROTTING. *AK CHRYSLER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN IN SALTY AREAS. THERE WAS NO RUST IN THE VAN. EVIDENCE OF RUST PROTECTION FROM THE FACTORY. *SCC *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jun 8, 2000
FUEL TANK HAS PREMATURELY DEVELOPED STRESS CRACKS, CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jun 7, 2000
Incident date: Jun 6, 2000
A STRESS CRACK IN FUEL TANK CAUSED A FUEL LEAK. VAN WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. PART WAS ORDERED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. FUEL TANK WILL BE REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Jun 9, 1997
Incident date: May 28, 1997
THE CONVERSION COMPANY DRILLED THE CONVERTER INTO THE FUEL TANK, CAUSING THE FUEL TANK TO LEAK GASOLINE. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Apr 24, 1997
Incident date: Mar 17, 1997
FRONT CROSS MEMBER RUSTING.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Apr 24, 1997
Incident date: Mar 17, 1997
BRAKES ROTORS RESURFACED.
TIRES
Apr 24, 1997
Incident date: Mar 17, 1997
TIRE REPLACED.
WHEELS
Apr 24, 1997
Incident date: Mar 17, 1997
WHEEL WEIGHTS FLEW OFF DUE TO CORROSION.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Dec 3, 1996
Incident date: May 1, 1996
IGNITION: COIL FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL; ALSO CLEANED THROTTLE PLATE/EGR VALVE DUE TO STALLING, ALSO OVERDRIVE/POWER STEERING FAILED. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 3, 1996
Incident date: May 1, 1996
IGNITION: COIL FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL; ALSO CLEANED THROTTLE PLATE/EGR VALVE DUE TO STALLING, ALSO OVERDRIVE/POWER STEERING FAILED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Dec 3, 1996
Incident date: May 1, 1996
IGNITION: COIL FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL; ALSO CLEANED THROTTLE PLATE/EGR VALVE DUE TO STALLING, ALSO OVERDRIVE/POWER STEERING FAILED. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 3, 1996
Incident date: May 1, 1996
IGNITION: COIL FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL; ALSO CLEANED THROTTLE PLATE/EGR VALVE DUE TO STALLING, ALSO OVERDRIVE/POWER STEERING FAILED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Dec 3, 1996
Incident date: May 1, 1996
IGNITION: COIL FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL; ALSO CLEANED THROTTLE PLATE/EGR VALVE DUE TO STALLING, ALSO OVERDRIVE/POWER STEERING FAILED. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 5, 1996
Incident date: Jan 19, 1996
FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO HAVE A NEAR ACCIDENT. TT
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Oct 3, 1995
Incident date: Oct 4, 1993
CONSUMER FEELS STUDS GOING INTO WHEEL ARE TOO SHORT FOR THE LUG NUTS. TT CONSUMER STATES HE PULLED THE ORIGINAL WHEELS OF THE VAN TO PUT NEW TIRES ON AND THE STUDS WERE SO SHORT THERE WERE ONLY 4 THREADS HOLDING THE WHEELS ON THE VAN, ONE LUG WAS STRIPPED, CONSUMER REPLACED STUDS AT HIS COST. *S... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Jun 15, 1995
Incident date: Jan 11, 1995
REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 15, 1995
Incident date: Jan 11, 1995
ABS: WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY; STEPPED ON BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN; NO RESPONSE; KEPT ON ROLLING; FRONT END HIT CURB;. *AK
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jun 13, 1995
VEHICLE STALLS OUT AND RESULTING IN BRAKING AND STEERING ABILITY LOST, REPLACE WARM UP MOTOR AND OTHER PARTS, TO NO AVAIL. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jun 13, 1995
VEHICLE STALLS OUT AND RESULTING IN BRAKING AND STEERING ABILITY LOST, REPLACE WARM UP MOTOR AND OTHER PARTS, TO NO AVAIL. TT
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Jun 13, 1995
VEHICLE STALLS OUT AND RESULTING IN BRAKING AND STEERING ABILITY LOST, REPLACE WARM UP MOTOR AND OTHER PARTS, TO NO AVAIL. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 DODGE B250
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE B250
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE87042
Opened: Aug 7, 1987 , Closed: Nov 9, 1987
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 ... Read more
DODGE B250 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DODGE B250 across all model years (1978, 1994).
20
Total Recalls
134
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
5
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
DODGE B250 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 12 | View |
| 1994 | 2 | 46 | View |
| 1993 (current) | 1 | 20 | |
| 1992 | 1 | 13 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 8 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 8 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1988 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 1986 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 | View |