How many recalls does the 1981 Dodge W250 have?

The 1981 Dodge W250 has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1981 Dodge W250 has an open recall?

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1981 Dodge W250 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1981 Dodge W250. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Defect investigations

Investigation PE89110 Opened 1989-04-05 · closed 1989-06-26

FUEL TANK STRAP FAILURE

SUMMARY:TWO FLEETS REPORT 32 INCIDENTS OF FUEL TANK STRAP FAILURE ONVEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL 30 GALLON TANK.===

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1981 Dodge W250 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.