1980 Dodge Omni
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1980 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 1980 Dodge Omni. Newest first.
On the involved vehicles, the bolts used to attach the front suspension ball joints to the control arms may fail due to a bolt section crack condition. The ball joint may separate from the arm possibly affecting vehicle directional control.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will replace the ball joint to control arm attaching bolts at no cost to owner.
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 hood secondary latch on the involved vehicles may be subject to binding due to variations in the latch and its mounting base assembly. A problem could occur if the primary latch became inoperative or was not properly engaged.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will inspect the secondary hood latch system and, if necessary, adjust it at no cost to owner.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Gear shift linkage
Gear shift linkage
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.
- 48476Unknown
- 48473Unknown
- 48469Unknown
Every Dodge Omni model year
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