DODGE OMNI 1979: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V266000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | OMNI | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-12-13 | 1978-12-20 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1978-12-01 - 1978-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 22
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE WHEEL MOUNTING NUTS INSTALLED MAY BE INCORRECT DUE TO A SUPPLIER ERROR IN MIXING STANDARD THREAD NUTS WITH SPECIFIED METRIC THREAD NUTS PRIOR TO PLANT SHIPMENT. AS A RESULT, THE NUT THREADS MAY STRIP WHEN TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE LEVEL RANGE, WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR THE LOOSENING OF A ROAD WHEEL.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE EXISTING NUTS WITH THE PROPER METRIC THREAD NUTS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: WHEELS; NUTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTINUED VEHICLE OPERATION COULD LEAD TO SEPARATION OFA WHEEL, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT.
