1994 DODGE B350 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1994 DODGE B350
The 1994 DODGE B350 has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap (1 complaint), Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1994 DODGE B350
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1994 DODGE B350, potentially affecting up to 271 vehicles.
Recall 94V163000 — PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
| 271 vehicles affected
Defect: THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE IS ROUTED TO THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL CAUSING IT TO CROSS AND CONTACT THE STEEL BRAKE LINE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE ABRASION AND RUPTURE OF THE STEEL BRAKE LINE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID.
Consequence: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID DUE TO THE RUPTURE OF THE STEEL BRAKE LINE CAUSES LOSS OF REAR BRAKING CAPABILITY WHICH CAN RESULT IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES AND CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE AWAY FROM THE STEEL BRAKE LINE. THE STEEL BRAKE LINE WILL BE REPLACED IF ABRASION OR WEAR IS EVIDENT.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1994 DODGE B350
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 DODGE B350. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE USING A COMPANY PROVIDED 15 PASSAGER EXPANDED DODGE VAN FOR CAR POOLING, REAR TIRE EXPLODED. FORCE OF EXPLODING TIRE OR FRAGMENTS SHEARED OFF NECK OF FUEL TANK FILL TUBE LOCATED JUST AFT OF THE LEFT REAR TIRE. RAW FUEL SPLASHED OUT ONTO HIGHWAY. LUCKILY NO SPARKS WERE CREATED WHILE DRIVER FOUGHT TO MAINTAIN CONTOL OF VEHICLE. POTENTIAL EXIST FOR EXPLOSIVE FIRE AND LARGE NUMBERS OF FATALITIES DUE TO UNPROTECTED LOCATION OF FUEL TANK FILL TUBE ON EXPANDED VANS.
WHILE USING A COMPANY PROVIDED 15 PASSAGER EXPANDED DODGE VAN FOR CAR POOLING, REAR TIRE EXPLODED. FORCE OF EXPLODING TIRE OR FRAGMENTS SHEARED OFF NECK OF FUEL TANK FILL TUBE LOCATED JUST AFT OF THE LEFT REAR TIRE. RAW FUEL SPLASHED OUT ONTO HIGHWAY. LUCKILY NO SPARKS WERE CREATED WHILE DRIVER FOUGHT TO MAINTAIN CONTOL OF VEHICLE. POTENTIAL EXIST FOR EXPLOSIVE FIRE AND LARGE NUMBERS OF FATALITIES DUE TO UNPROTECTED LOCATION OF FUEL TANK FILL TUBE ON EXPANDED VANS.
ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE FRONT WHEELS CHATTER AND MAKE THE STEERING BAD WHEN STEPPING ON THE BRAKES. THE FRONT ROTORS WERE TURNED IN JULY/94, (1) YEAR LATER THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED AGAIN. THE SYSTEM HAS ABS.
ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE FRONT WHEELS CHATTER AND MAKE THE STEERING BAD WHEN STEPPING ON THE BRAKES. THE FRONT ROTORS WERE TURNED IN JULY/94, (1) YEAR LATER THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED AGAIN. THE SYSTEM HAS ABS.
Safety Rating for the 1994 DODGE B350
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 DODGE B350 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 DODGE B350
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 DODGE B350
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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