1978 DODGE OMNI RECALL - #78V103000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : CONTROL ARM : LOWER BALL JOINT
THE RIVET ATTACHMENTS FOR THE FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM TO BALL JOINT MAY FAIL, ESPECIALLY UNDER IMPACT LOAD CIRCUMSTANCES.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1978 DODGE OMNI |
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| Manufacturer |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/1977 - 2/1/1978 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
6/19/1978 |
| # Affected |
42,000 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
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| Description |
THE RIVET ATTACHMENTS FOR THE FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM TO BALL JOINT MAY FAIL, ESPECIALLY UNDER IMPACT LOAD CIRCUMSTANCES. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A BOLT AND NUT ATTACHMENT MIDWAY BETWEEN THE TWO RIVETS. THIS WILL INCREASE THE STRENGTH OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM TO THE BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; CONTROL ARM TO BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD RIVETS FAIL, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT COULD RESULT. |
| See also |
1978 DODGE OMNI Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1978 DODGE OMNI Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER ARM
1978 DODGE OMNI Recall for WHEELS, LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
1978 DODGE OMNI Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
1978 DODGE OMNI Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1978 DODGE OMNI Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1978 DODGE OMNI Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
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