DODGE OMNI 1978: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V136000

Make Model Year
DODGE OMNI 1978
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1978-07-28 1978-06-13 1979-10-12

Production Dates: 1977-11-01 - 1978-03-01

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 14000

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

THE PRESENT POSITION OF THE FUEL HOSE MAY ALLOW IT TO CHAFE AGAINST THE AIR CONDITIONING SUCTION HOSE. EXCESSIVE CHAFING COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE.

Remedy

THE DEALER WILL REROUTE AND RECLAMP THE FUEL HOSE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE COULD LEAD TO AN UNDERHOOD FIRE AND,POSSIBLY, A VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND INJURY TO PASSENGERS.