1978 Dodge B200 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1978 Dodge B200, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1978 Dodge B200
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Frame and members (structure)
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.
Remedy: Affected vehicles will be weld repaired and a reinforcement rod will be installed over the cracked area.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
The front brake hose routing may allow interference between the hoses and the tire and wheel assemblies during extreme turning angles.
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.
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Anchorage (seat belts)
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.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the front passenger unibelt assembly with an assembly having a longer belt webbing.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1978 Dodge B200 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“All 4 tires had the belt separate 1 blew out the side 2 had a 1 inch difference between inside and outside of tread one tire sounded like you were driving down the rumble strips on the highway and the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 1, 2007 · Tires
Compare Dodge B200 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge B200 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 Dodge B200 | 8 | 0 |
| 1972 Dodge B200 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 Dodge B200 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 Dodge B200 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 Dodge B200 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 Dodge B200 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 Dodge B200 | 1 | 3 |
| 1978 Dodge B200 | 3 | 1 |
| 1979 Dodge B200 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 Dodge B200 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 Dodge B200 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 Dodge B200 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 Dodge B200 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 Dodge B200 | 0 | 2 |
| 1988 Dodge B200 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1978 Dodge B200
How do I know if my 1978 Dodge B200 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1978 Dodge B200; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 78V082000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.