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1978 Dodge Omni Recall

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Active Safety Recalls (5)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1978 Dodge Omni in Canada.

Ref #1980-137 Campaign : 279
1980-10-22 60 000 units

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Issue Description

THE ALTERNATOR FIELD WIRING TERMINAL CONNECTIONS MAY LOOSEN DUE TO ENGINE VIBRATION. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN OPEN CIRCUIT CONDITION CAUSING A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

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Ref #1979-149 Campaign : 271
1979-09-14 4 537 units

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Issue Description

1978 DODGE OMNI AND PLYMOUTH HORIZON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL STEERING. THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT COUPLING MAY HAVE AN OVERSIZED SERRATION DIAMETER IN THE ATTACHMENT AREA TO THE STEERING GEAR SHAFT AND MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY ENGAGED. THIS ATTACHMENT MAY LOOSEN RESULTING IN STEERING FREE PLAY AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING control.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

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Ref #1978-038 Campaign : 257
1978-06-12 77 units

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Issue Description

AIR CONDITIONED VEHICLES. THE FUEL RETURN HOSE CAN CONTACT AND RUB AGAINST THE AIR CONDITIONING SUCTION HOSE. THIS CAN CAUSE A LEAK IN THE FUEL RETURN HOSE AND RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

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Ref #1978-022 Campaign : N/D
1978-04-04 5 237 units

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Issue Description

VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN VUILT WITH RIVETS OF INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH ATTACHING THE FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM TO THE BALL JOINT. THESE RIVETS MAYU NOT WITHSTAND HIGH IMPACT LOADING AND A RIVET FAILURE COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT THE STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

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Ref #1977-146 Campaign : N/D
1978-02-02 714 units

Not Entered

Issue Description

POSSIBILITY THAT A MISUSE OF "T" NAILS IN THE FLOOR PAN UNDER THE REAR SEAT MAY HAVE PUNCTURED THE FUEL TANK CAUSING A FUEL LEAK WHEN THE TANK IS COMPLETELY FULL. A PUNCTURED FUEL TANK MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE FOLLOWING A COLLISION.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

View government recall bulletin Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act
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