Dodge Omni 1979
Model Omni made in 1979 by Dodge got 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding power train. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and fuel system, gasoline.
Model 1979
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ||||||||||||||||
80V136000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 11/01/1977 to 08/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 425000 | 12/18/1980 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/15/1980 | 12/09/1980 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The alternator field wiring terminal connections on the involved vehicles may loosen due to vibration, possibly resulting in an open circuit condition. should this occur, alternator electrical output to support the vehicles electrical loads and the battery charging system would be lost. this would eventually result in obvious malfunctions of various electrical systems (dimming of lights, reduction in radio volume, etc.). | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Dealer will install an alternator repair kit which includes a new alternator wiring harness as well as new terminals. dealer will also inspect the vehicle for the presence of a required second alternator ground strap and add one if necessary. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; alternator, generator.consequences of defect: with continued operation, the vehicle would becomedisabled and subject to an accident on the road. | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
80V139000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1978 to 11/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 355000 | 12/18/1980 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/21/1980 | 12/09/1980 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The engine compartment fuel line hoses installed on certain vehicles were fabricated from a defective rubber compound. when subjected to continuous high underhood temperatures, these hoses may become brittle and crack. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | The dealer will replace fuel supply and vapor return hoses with a type constructed of high temperature-resistant material. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel line hose.consequences of defect: a cracked hose would lead to fuel leakage in the enginearea which could result in a vehicle fire and personal injury to passengers. | |||||||||||||||
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | ||||||||||||||||
78V266000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 12/01/1978 to 12/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 22 | 12/13/1978 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/20/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The wheel mounting nuts installed may be incorrect due to a supplier error in mixing standard thread nuts with specified metric thread nuts prior to plant shipment. as a result, the nut threads may strip when tightened to the specified torque level range, with the potential for the loosening of a road wheel. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the existing nuts with the proper metric thread nuts, without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: wheels; nuts.consequences of defect: continued vehicle operation could lead to separation ofa wheel, loss of vehicle control, and an accident. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
21-15-80 | 06/01/1980 | 48473 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 |