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1978 Dodge B300 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 1978 Dodge B300. Check your own VIN below.

4
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

4 safety recalls for the 1978 Dodge B300

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Frame and members (structure)

    NHTSA 80V027000 Reported 1,000,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

  2. Electrical heating element (visibility)

    NHTSA 79V260000 Reported 131 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The involved vehicles contain defective fan blower switches that could in certain instances generate an excess of heat in the instrument panel.

    Remedy: The vent fan system will be reduced to a single speed operation to avoid overheating in the instrument panel.

  3. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 79V105000 Reported 50,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

  4. Anchorage (seat belts)

    NHTSA 78V082000 Reported 100 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1978 Dodge B300. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Dodge B300 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge B300 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1971 Dodge B30090
1972 Dodge B30010
1973 Dodge B30040
1974 Dodge B30020
1975 Dodge B30031
1976 Dodge B30022
1977 Dodge B30020
1978 Dodge B30040
1979 Dodge B30022
1980 Dodge B30010
1981 Dodge B30010
1982 Dodge B30010
1983 Dodge B30010
1988 Dodge B30010

Checking a specific 1978 Dodge B300

How do I know if my 1978 Dodge B300 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 1978 Dodge B300; 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.

Other Dodge models

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.