The 1990 Dodge Omni has two recalls, the more serious being a valve cover gasket that can slip out of position and leak oil into the engine compartment, creating a fire risk.
The second recall covers aftermarket ball joint assemblies sold as replacement parts: the hardware packaged with certain ball joints is missing the self-locking feature, meaning the nut can loosen over time and allow the joint to work free, which can reduce steering and suspension control.
At a glance
What can fail
Certain aftermarket ball joint assemblies shipped between November 2007 and March 2008 may have been packaged with incorrect nuts, potentially causing assembly failure.
What the fix does
Federal Mogul will replace the affected parts at no charge. Contact them at 877-489-6659 to arrange replacement.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The engine valve cover gasket may shift out of place, causing engine oil to leak where the gasket sits.
What the fix does
The valve cover will be replaced with a revised cover, and RTV sealant will be applied instead of a gasket.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
