1972 Dodge D200 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.
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 1972 D200.
- Book a repair at any authorized Dodge dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 72V193000.
- 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:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Summary:
Consequence:
Remedy:
Notes: CAMPAIGN NO 091T. CONVENTIONAL LIGHT-DUTY TRUCK. POSSIBILITY THAT BRAKE PEDALSHAFT ATTACHING SCREW AND NUT WERE IMPROPERLY TORQUED. SHORT SHAFT USED WITHAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BRAKE PEDAL COULD SHIFT OUT OF PEDAL SUPPORT CAUSINGINABILITY TO PROPERLY APPLY BRAKES. (CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND RETORQUINGNUTS).
2. Body / structure
What's wrong, in plain English: Body panels, frame, doors, hood, trunk or latches.
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 1972 D200.
- Book a repair at any authorized Dodge dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 71V202000.
- 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
Summary:
Consequence:
Remedy:
Notes: CHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 082T. WITH SWEPTLINE CARGO BOX TRUCKS. POSSIBILITY THATBOLTS HOLDING SWEPTLINE CARGO BOX TO FRAME AR E SUSPECTED OF NOT BEING PROPERLYTIGHTENED; LOOSENESS OF BOLT S COULD ALLOW BOX TO SHIFT ON FRAME. (CORRECT BYINSPECTING, RETIGHTENING BOLTS BOLTS WHERE NECESSARY, AND ADDING JAM NUTS. )
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)
08/19/1996 · Fuel system
FAILURE OF THE DUAL FUEL TANK, WHEN THE TANKS ARE FILLED, FUEL WILL LEAK OUT.*AK