Known Recalls

Model year record

1994 Dodge B250

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 46 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V177000

Seats: front assembly: head restraint

Component
Seats: front assembly: head restraint
Manufacturer
SHERRY DESIGNS, INC.
Vehicles affected
381
Reported to NHTSA
1994-09-14
Owners notified
1994-12-23

Defect description

THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BACK HEIGHT DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINTS."

Safety risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: SEAT OCCUPANTS ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDD STOP OR ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

SHERRY DESIGNS WILL PROVIDE AN ATTACHABLE HEADREST FOR THE DEALER OR CUSTOMER TO ADD TO THE SEATS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V139000

Seats

Component
Seats
Manufacturer
SHERRY DESIGNS, INC.
Vehicles affected
290
Reported to NHTSA
1994-08-04
Owners notified
1994-11-22

Defect description

THE FACTORY MOUNTED ARMREST ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR DO NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."

Safety risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE ARMRESTS CAN CREATE AN IMPACT HAZARD TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

Manufacturer remedy

REMOVE THE ARMREST AND ADD A FOLDING ARMREST TO THE TWO FRONT SEATS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission445,000 mi
Seats4—
Structure: body4—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2—
Seat belts: front: retractor2—
Structure: body: door2—
Structure: frame and members2178,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Engine1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Fuel system, gasoline1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: body: hood1326 mi
Suspension: front1—
Suspension: front: shock absorber1—
Tires: tread/belt1—
Unknown or other115,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear1—
Visibility: windshield1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—

The 1993 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1995 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.