1988 Dodge Omni
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1988 Dodge Omni. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1988 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.
Steering wheel horn pads do not contain the horn symbol display as required by fmvss 101.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Vehicles do not comply with fmvss 101, controls anddisplays.
Remedy
Send notification postcard to owners to assist any future owners who might be unsure of horn location.
Owner complaints
4 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Structure › Frame and members
K frame rotted on left side, causing engine to stumble at low speeds. *Dh
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver's seat belt buckle will not release, therefore seat belt IS useless, cannot be used; driver drives unrestrained. tt
- Structure › Body
Consumer went out to car and found on roof rusting of the a-piller . tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seatbelt latch IS cracked. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Tail light wiring fires
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