1987 Dodge Omni
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1987 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 1987 Dodge Omni. Newest first.
Federal mogul IS recalling 6,903 aftermarket ball joint assemblies shipped between november 9, 2007 and march 26, 2008, which may have been packaged with incorrect nuts. the part numbers packaged with incorrect nuts are: k7147, k7329, k8683, and 104353. these parts were made for use on the various vehicles listed above.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevailing torque (self-locking) feature. if the incorrect nut was to become loose, the joining members may loosen leading to a separation of the ball joint. this may result in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Federal mogul will notify owners and replace the parts free of charge. the recall began on may 22, 2008. owners can contact federal mogul at 877-489-6659.
Pressure regulator installed in the fuel supply plumbing system leaks fuel into the engine compartment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leaks can result in a fire when near a source ofignition.
Remedy
The fuel supply pressure regulator assembly will be replaced with a new assembly to ensure integrity of the fuel supply system.
Fuel leakage may occur in low ambient temperature operation at connections of an engine compartment fuel supply hose to the pressure regulator and to the fuel rail.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage couldresult in a fire.
Remedy
Relocate pressure regulator; replace fuel supply with formed hose with revised routing configuration to ensure sealing integrity.
Owner complaints
10 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Consumer says this IS the third set of brakes on this vehicle. The brake rotors rusted, causing loss of braking power . The original brakes were replaced at approx. 70,Ooo miles in 91-or-92, and again in july of 97, then the last time was feb. 24, 98. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle stalls continually.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Timing belt slips off.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmisison failed twice. *Dsh
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Air switch valve failed. *Dsh
- Structure › Body › Bumpers
Rear bumper fell off due to development of holes. tt aluminium bumper was held to steel brackets with steel bolts. steel and aluminum don't get along and aluminum looses. Bumper turned to dust at attachment points and fell off. *Yh
- Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
Carburetor failure, causing gasoline to leak/odor emitting inside of vehicle. *skd
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Fuel regulator failed, resulting in a fire prior to recall (88v-105). *ak
- Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut
Rear lift gate cylinder broke loose from a clasp while open. tt
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Fuel lines system. Please explain. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel reservoir leaks
There is no summary currently available
- Tail light wiring fires
There is no summary currently available
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