1973 Dodge D100 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. Latches / locks
What's wrong, in plain English: Doors, hood or trunk may open unexpectedly.
What could happen:
The fix:
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 1973 D100.
- Book a repair at any authorized Dodge dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 72V296000.
- 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: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Summary:
Consequence:
Remedy:
Notes: CHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 100T. TRUCKS. POSSIBILITY THAT ENGINE HOOD LATCHSECONDARY CATCH MAY NOT HOLD. IT WAS FOUND THAT DOWNSTANDING FLANGE TO OPENINGIN RADIATOR SUPPORT FOR THE SECONDARY LATCH WAS OMITTED DURING PRODUCTION.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING FLANGE WHERE NECESSARY. )
2. Equipment
What's wrong, in plain English: A part or accessory supplied with the vehicle.
What could happen:
The fix:
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 1973 D100.
- Book a repair at any authorized Dodge dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 72V294000.
- 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: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Summary:
Consequence:
Remedy:
Notes: CHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 097T. TRUCKS. POSSIBILITY THAT CERTIFICATION LABEL MAYCONTAIN INCORRECT MANUFACTURED DATE. (CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLINGCORRECT LABEL WHERE NECESSARY. ) (LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCK).
Useful for owners
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Fuel system (1), Gasoline (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (1)
02/07/2001 · Fuel system
FUEL TANK LOCATED IN CAB BEHIND THE SEAT. FUMES ARE VERY STRONG EVEN THOUGH I HAVE THE GASKETS REPLACED.*AK