1993 Dodge B250 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Seats
What's wrong, in plain English: Seat frames, adjusters or child-seat anchors. THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BACK HEIGHT DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINTS."
What could happen: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: SEAT OCCUPANTS ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDD STOP OR ACCIDENT.
The fix: SHERRY DESIGNS WILL PROVIDE AN ATTACHABLE HEADREST FOR THE DEALER OR CUSTOMER TO ADD TO THE SEATS.
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 1993 B250.
- Book a repair at any authorized Dodge dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 94V177000.
- 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: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Summary: THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BACK HEIGHT DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINTS."
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: SEAT OCCUPANTS ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDD STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy: SHERRY DESIGNS WILL PROVIDE AN ATTACHABLE HEADREST FOR THE DEALER OR CUSTOMER TO ADD TO THE SEATS.
Notes: SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; SEAT HEAD RESTRAINTS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVERSION VANS. NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT SHERRY DESIGNS AT 1-219-264-0602. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Useful for owners
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (4), Hydraulic (4), Wheels / tires (3), Body / structure (2), Fuel system (2).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
07/18/2003 · Body / structure
THE A-FRAME ASSEMBLY ROTTED OUT AT CONNECTION TO THE MAIN FRAME. THE MAIN FRAME HAD NO VISIBLE ROTTING. *AK CHRYSLER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN IN SALTY AREAS. THERE WAS NO RUST IN THE VAN. EVIDENCE OF RUST PROTECTION FROM THE FACTORY. *SCC *JB
06/08/2000 · Fuel system
FUEL TANK HAS PREMATURELY DEVELOPED STRESS CRACKS, CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
06/07/2000 · Fuel system
A STRESS CRACK IN FUEL TANK CAUSED A FUEL LEAK. VAN WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. PART WAS ORDERED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. FUEL TANK WILL BE REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
06/09/1997 · Engine
THE CONVERSION COMPANY DRILLED THE CONVERTER INTO THE FUEL TANK, CAUSING THE FUEL TANK TO LEAK GASOLINE. *AK
03/28/1997 · Wheels / tires
WHEEL WEIGHTS FLEW OFF DUE TO CORROSION.
03/28/1997 · Wheels / tires
TIRE REPLACED.
03/28/1997 · Brakes
BRAKES ROTORS RESURFACED.
03/28/1997 · Body / structure
FRONT CROSS MEMBER RUSTING.