Recent 1978 OMNI Recalls

• Recall #80V136000 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
• Recall #79V215000 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
• Recall #78V136000 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
• Recall #78V103000 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
• Recall #78V026000 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
• Recall #77V241000 - WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
• Recall #77V229000 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
• Recall #77V228000 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Recall for 1978 DODGE OMNI

  • Recall Announced OCTOBER 15 1980
  • NHTSA Reference #80V136000
  • Number Affected 425,000

  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.).

  Consequence: 

  Fix: 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.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #80V136000 »

• STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Recall for 1978 DODGE OMNI

  • Recall Announced SEPTEMBER 18 1979
  • NHTSA Reference #79V215000
  • Number Affected 31,000

  Summary: The lower steering shaft coupling on the involved vehicles may have an oversized serration diameter in the attachment area to the steering gear shaft. Since this oversized coupling may not be adequately engaged on the steering gear shaft, the attachment may loosen, resulting in steering free play.

  Consequence: 

  Fix: The dealer will replace the lower steering shaft coupling assemblies on the involved vehicles with properly machined components. This will be done at no charge.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #79V215000 »

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Recall for 1978 DODGE OMNI

  • Recall Announced JUNE 13 1978
  • NHTSA Reference #78V136000
  • Number Affected 14,000

  Summary: The present position of the fuel hose may allow it to chafe against the air conditioning suction hose. Excessive chafing could result in fuel leakage.

  Consequence: 

  Fix: The dealer will reroute and reclamp the fuel hose without charge to owner.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #78V136000 »

• SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Recall for 1978 DODGE OMNI

  • Recall Announced MAY 09 1978
  • NHTSA Reference #78V103000
  • Number Affected 42,000

  Summary: The rivet attachments for the front suspension control arm to ball joint may fail, especially under impact load circumstances.

  Consequence: 

  Fix: The dealer will install a bolt and nut attachment midway between the two rivets. This will increase the strength of the front suspension control arm to the ball joint attachment.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #78V103000 »

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Recall for 1978 DODGE OMNI

  • Recall Announced FEBRUARY 08 1978
  • NHTSA Reference #78V026000
  • Number Affected 3,000

  Summary: The fuel tanks on the involved vehicles may exhibit fuel leakage when completely filled. This condition was caused by the rear floor carpet fasteners penetrating the top of the fuel tank.

  Consequence: 

  Fix: The dealer will inspect vehicles for presence of carpet fasteners across the rear seat area. If any fasteners are found, they will be removed, the floor pan holes sealed, and the fuel tank dropped and inspected for nail holes. If holes are found, the fuel tank will be replaced.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #78V026000 »

• WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS Recall for 1978 DODGE OMNI

  • Recall Announced DECEMBER 28 1977
  • NHTSA Reference #77V241000
  • Number Affected 3,000

  Summary: The wheel hub nuts on the involved vehicles may not have been adequately staked to the wheel spindle. As a result, the staked nuts may loosen with loss of clamping load on the front wheel bearing and loosening of front wheels.

  Consequence: 

  Fix: Dealer will inspect the front wheel hub nuts for proper configuration and will correct by re-working as found necessary, without charge to owner.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #77V241000 »

• SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM Recall for 1978 DODGE OMNI

  • Recall Announced DECEMBER 20 1977
  • NHTSA Reference #77V229000
  • Number Affected 3,000

  Summary: On the involved vehicles, the lower control arm may develop cracks. These cracks will reduce the strength of the arm.

  Consequence: 

  Fix: Dealer will inspect and will replace the lower control arm, if necessary, without charge to owner.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #77V229000 »

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Recall for 1978 DODGE OMNI

  • Recall Announced DECEMBER 20 1977
  • NHTSA Reference #77V228000
  • Number Affected 3,000

  Summary: On the involved vehicles, the engine compartment fuel tube may have been misrouted which may allow for tube abrasion and subsequent underhood fuel leakage.

  Consequence: 

  Fix: Dealer will re-route the fuel tube to preclude abrasion, without charge.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #77V228000 »