1979 Dodge Omni
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1979 Dodge Omni. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1979 Dodge Omni. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will replace fuel supply and vapor return hoses with a type constructed of high temperature-resistant material.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the existing nuts with the proper metric thread nuts, without charge to owner.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
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