NHTSA Recall #80V139000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

OCTOBER 21
1980

355,000 Omnis recalled

1979 DODGE OMNI -- 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.

The dealer will replace fuel supply and vapor return hoses with a type constructed of high temperature-resistant material. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #80V139000 »

NHTSA Recall #80V136000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

OCTOBER 15
1980

425,000 Omnis recalled

1979 DODGE OMNI -- 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.).

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 »

NHTSA Recall #78V266000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS

DECEMBER 20
1978

22 Omnis recalled

1979 DODGE OMNI -- 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.

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the existing nuts with the proper metric thread nuts, without charge to owner. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #78V266000 »