DODGE OMNI 1980: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 82V011000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | OMNI | 1980 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1982-02-06 | 1982-01-28 | 1982-02-08 |
Production Dates: 1979-11-01 - 1979-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 14500
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE BOLTS USED TO ATTACH THE FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS TO THE CONTROL ARMS MAY FAIL DUE TO A BOLT SECTION CRACK CONDITION. THE BALL JOINT MAY SEPARATE FROM THE ARM POSSIBLY AFFECTING VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE BALL JOINT TO CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BOLTS AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM, BALL JOINT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.
