1984 Dodge B150 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Brakes
What's wrong, in plain English: Anything that slows the car down. Treat brake recalls as urgent. PISTON WITHIN MASTER CYLINDER MAY DEVELOP A SEAL LEAKAGE. THIS DEFECT MAY RESULT IN INTERMITTENT LOSS OF FRONT WHEEL BRAKES.
What could happen:
The fix: DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1984 B150.
- Book a repair at any authorized Dodge dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 84V047000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Summary: PISTON WITHIN MASTER CYLINDER MAY DEVELOP A SEAL LEAKAGE. THIS DEFECT MAY RESULT IN INTERMITTENT LOSS OF FRONT WHEEL BRAKES.
Consequence:
Remedy: DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; MASTER CYLINDER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: MALFUNCTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL BRAKES COULD RESULT INAN ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURY, PARTICULARLY IN SITUATIONS REQUIRING A MINIMUMSTOPPING DISTANCE.NOTE: FRONT WHEEL BRAKE FAILURE SHOULD BE PRECEDED BY ACTIVATION OF ANINSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHT.
Useful for owners
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (3), Hydraulic (3).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (3)
05/07/1997 · Brakes
CALIPERS FAILED, PULLING VEHICLE TO THE RIGHT, 2ND VEHICLE ON 603400.
05/07/1997 · Brakes
ROTORS FAILED.
05/07/1997 · Brakes
RIGHT FRONT MOUNTING CLIP PINCHES OFF THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE, PROHIBITING BRAKE FLUID FROM RETURNING FROM THE CALIPER TO THE MASTER CYLINDER. THIS CONDITION CAUSES RIGHT FRONT BRAKES TO PULL WHEN CALIPERS LOCK UP. BRAKE CALIPERS AND ROTORS DAMAGED, HAD TO BE REPLACED AS A RESULT OF THIS PROBLEM.(1ST VEHICLE ON DOCUMENT 607866)