The 1978 Dodge Omni has two recalls of equal seriousness: one where the front suspension control arm can separate from the ball joint and cause a sudden loss of steering control, and one where the fuel tank may be punctured and leak fuel, raising the risk of fire in a collision.
The suspension issue involves rivets that may not hold under hard impacts, allowing the control arm to break free and leave the driver unable to steer. The fuel tank concern stems from fasteners in the floor pan beneath the rear seat that may have pierced the tank, causing it to leak when full and creating a fire hazard if the car is in a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
The rivets connecting the front suspension control arm to the ball joint may not be strong enough to handle high-impact loads, potentially failing and affecting your vehicle's steering control.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
T-nails used to secure the floor pan under the rear seat may have punctured the fuel tank. When the tank is full, fuel can leak from the puncture. A collision could cause a fire.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
