1978 DODGE OMNI
8 recalls, 0 complaints - 1 TSBs
80V136000 Oct 15, 1980
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Defect Description
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 E... Read more
Remedy
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.
79V215000 Sep 18, 1979
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
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.
78V136000 Jun 13, 1978
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REROUTE AND RECLAMP THE FUEL HOSE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
78V103000 May 9, 1978
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Defect Description
THE RIVET ATTACHMENTS FOR THE FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM TO BALL JOINT MAY FAIL, ESPECIALLY UNDER IMPACT LOAD CIRCUMSTANCES.
Remedy
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.
78V026000 Feb 8, 1978
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
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.
77V241000 Dec 28, 1977
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FRONT WHEEL HUB NUTS FOR PROPER CONFIGURATION AND WILL CORRECT BY RE-WORKING AS FOUND NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
77V228000 Dec 20, 1977
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL TUBE MAY HAVE BEEN MISROUTED WHICH MAY ALLOW FOR TUBE ABRASION AND SUBSEQUENT UNDERHOOD FUEL LEAKAGE.
Remedy
DEALER WILL RE-ROUTE THE FUEL TUBE TO PRECLUDE ABRASION, WITHOUT CHARGE.
77V229000 Dec 20, 1977
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Defect Description
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY DEVELOP CRACKS. THESE CRACKS WILL REDUCE THE STRENGTH OF THE ARM.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND WILL REPLACE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1978 DODGE OMNI
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
21-15-80
Jun 1, 1980
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN
NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE OMNI
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE89027
Opened: Dec 20, 1988 , Closed: Mar 31, 1989
TAIL LIGHT WIRING FIRES
There is no summary currently available
DP81017
Opened: May 5, 1981 , Closed: Nov 5, 1982
GEAR SHIFT LINKAGE
GEAR SHIFT LINKAGE
DP80019
Opened: Jun 6, 1980 , Closed: Sep 26, 1980
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
DP80004
Opened: Oct 31, 1979 , Closed: Feb 29, 1980
FRONT WHEEL JOINTS AND BEARINGS
FRONT WHEEL JOINTS AND BEARINGS
DODGE OMNI - All Years Overview
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Total Recalls
38
Total Complaints
4
Investigations
5
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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