1978 Dodge MB300 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1978 Dodge MB300. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1978 Dodge MB300
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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Linkages (steering)
Incorrect steering linkage components may have been installed on the involved vehicles. These vehicles were assembled with light duty steering linkage tie rod and center link assemblies in place of the specified heavy duty components. These light duty components are not compatible for attachment to the heavy duty knuckle arms, resulting…
Remedy: The steering linkage system tie rods and center link will be inspected and, if necessary, light duty components will be replaced with heavy duty components at no cost to owner.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1978 Dodge MB300. 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 MB300 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge MB300 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 Dodge MB300 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 Dodge MB300 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 Dodge MB300 | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 Dodge MB300 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 Dodge MB300 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 Dodge MB300 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 Dodge MB300 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 Dodge MB300 | 3 | 0 |
| 1979 Dodge MB300 | 4 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1978 Dodge MB300
How do I know if my 1978 Dodge MB300 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 MB300; 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 79V047000).
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.