| Make : DODGE | Model : OMNI | Year : 1978 |
| Build Dates : 19771101 - 19780201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 78V103000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19780619 | Date Received by ODI: 19780509 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 42000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE RIVET ATTACHMENTS FOR THE FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM TO BALL JOINT MAY FAIL, ESPECIALLY UNDER IMPACT LOAD CIRCUMSTANCES. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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