Recall
Dodge Omni — 78V103000
NHTSA ID
78V103000
Make
Dodge
Model
Omni
Years Affected
1978
Recall Date
1978-05-09
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Units Affected
42,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE RIVET ATTACHMENTS FOR THE FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM TO BALL JOINT MAY FAIL, ESPECIALLY UNDER IMPACT LOAD CIRCUMSTANCES.
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.