- The problem
- The involved vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "Hydraulic brake systems". This requires that school buses have a brake fluid warning statement located on or within four inches of the brake fluid reservoir filler cap.
- The fix
- Corrective action: the owner will be provided with the proper label and may install it himself or have it done by the dealer.
Vehicle safety record
1978 Dodge B300 Maxivan Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1978 Dodge B300 Maxivan have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 1978 for the labels.
NHTSA data checked
Rated once enough B300 Maxivan years are on file
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1978 Dodge B300 Maxivan recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1978 Dodge B300 Maxivan yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Dodge B300 Maxivan: every year compared
All B300 Maxivan years1978 Dodge B300 Maxivan vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 Dodge B300 Maxivan | 0 | 1 | - | |
| 1978 Dodge D100 | 1 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 1978 Dodge B200 | 1 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 1978 Dodge D100 Club Cab | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1978 Dodge B Series | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
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Questions about the 1978 Dodge B300 Maxivan
Does the 1978 Dodge B300 Maxivan have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1978 Dodge B300 Maxivan: labels (December 1978). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1978 Dodge B300 Maxivan had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
What should I do if my 1978 Dodge B300 Maxivan has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data