Recall 78V-271: 1977–1978 Dodge B300 Maxivan

CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Dec 29, 1978, covering about 1,100 vehicles.

NHTSA number
78V-271
Report date
Dec 29, 1978
Vehicles affected
1,100
Owners notified
Feb 28, 1979

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.

Notes

Vehicle description: compact trucks equipped with school bus package.system: equipment; brake fluid labels.consequences of defect: this label provides important information concerningreservoir maintenance. Lack of such information could lead to unsafe vehicleoperation.

Recall details

ManufacturerCHRYSLER CORPORATION
ComponentEquipment › Other › Labels
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance)
NHTSA campaign number78V271000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Dodge B300 Maxivan1977, 1978All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 78V-271?

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.

How is recall 78V-271 fixed?

Corrective action: the owner will be provided with the proper label and may install it himself or have it done by the dealer.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.