1976 Dodge B300 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-21. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
2 safety recalls, most serious first
1. Brakes
What's wrong, in plain English: Anything that slows the car down. Treat brake recalls as urgent. DUE TO A COMBINATION OF DISC BRAKE PAD WEAR AND TURN STOP WEAR ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THERE MAY BE AN INCREASE IN BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL AND A REDUCTION IN FRONT BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS FOLLOWING A FULL TURN. ALSO, A FRAME CRACK COULD DEVELOP AND COULD EXTEND THROUGH ALL OR MOST OF THE RAIL SECTION.
What could happen:
The fix: UPON INSPECTION DEALER WILL REPLACE EITHER THE LEFT OR RIGHT TURN STOP BRACKET TO CORRECT THE FRONT BRAKES. IF FRAME IS CRACKED IT WILL BE WELDED AND A ROD REINFORCEMENT WILL BE INSTALLED OVER THE CRACKED AREA.
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 1976 B300.
- Book a repair at any authorized Dodge dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 80V073000.
- 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:DISC:CALIPER
Summary: DUE TO A COMBINATION OF DISC BRAKE PAD WEAR AND TURN STOP WEAR ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THERE MAY BE AN INCREASE IN BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL AND A REDUCTION IN FRONT BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS FOLLOWING A FULL TURN. ALSO, A FRAME CRACK COULD DEVELOP AND COULD EXTEND THROUGH ALL OR MOST OF THE RAIL SECTION.
Consequence:
Remedy: UPON INSPECTION DEALER WILL REPLACE EITHER THE LEFT OR RIGHT TURN STOP BRACKET TO CORRECT THE FRONT BRAKES. IF FRAME IS CRACKED IT WILL BE WELDED AND A ROD REINFORCEMENT WILL BE INSTALLED OVER THE CRACKED AREA.
Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; FRONT WHEEL DISC BRAKES, STRUCTURE; FRONT FRAME RAILEXTENSION.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE REDUCTION IN FRONT WHEEL BRAKING EFFECTIVENESSCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN SITUATIONS WHICH REQUIRE MINIMUM STOPPINGDISTANCE. IF AN EXTENSIVE CRACK DEVELOPS IN THE FRAME RAIL, INCREASED STEERINGSYSTEM PLAY AND DIFFICULTY IN HANDLING OF VEHICLE COULD ALSO LEAD TO ANACCIDENT.NOTE: A CRACK IN THE FRAME MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY A METALLIC RATTLING NOISE ASTHE TWO EDGES SCRAPE AGAINST EACH OTHER.
2. Body / structure
What's wrong, in plain English: Body panels, frame, doors, hood, trunk or latches. 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.
What could happen:
The fix: AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE WELD REPAIRED AND A REINFORCEMENT ROD WILL BE INSTALLED OVER THE CRACKED AREA.
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 1976 B300.
- Book a repair at any authorized Dodge dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 80V027000.
- 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: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Summary: 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.
Consequence:
Remedy: AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE WELD REPAIRED AND A REINFORCEMENT ROD WILL BE INSTALLED OVER THE CRACKED AREA.
Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; LEFT FRONT FRAME RAIL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE CRACK CONDITION MAY CAUSE A COMPLETE LOSS OFSTEERING AND AN ACCIDENT.
Useful for owners
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Wheels / tires (2).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (2)
08/24/2000 · Wheels / tires
FAILURE #1 APROX 18" OF TREAD SEPERATED, BODY OF TIRE STILL HELD AIR, 65LB. SECOND TIRE SHOWED SIGNS OF PENDING SEPERATON. RECIVED PARTIAL WARRANTY ON BOTH TIRES. FAILURE #2 CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. TIRE DESTROYED. BECAUSE TIRE WAS A DUAL SET, BOTH TIRES WERE REPLACED, NO WARRANTY FROM MFG.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: R8.25X16.5 )
08/24/2000 · Wheels / tires
FAILURE #1 APROX 18" OF TREAD SEPERATED, BODY OF TIRE STILL HELD AIR, 65LB. SECOND TIRE SHOWED SIGNS OF PENDING SEPERATON. RECIVED PARTIAL WARRANTY ON BOTH TIRES. FAILURE #2 CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. TIRE DESTROYED. BECAUSE TIRE WAS ON A DUAL SET, BOTH TIRES WERE REPLACED, NO WARRANTY FROM MFG. TIRE RATED 2045LB@65LB PSI SINGLE, 1800LB@65LB DUAL. VECH WEIGH…