NHTSA Recall 78V266000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V266000; Date: Dec. 20, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Dodge Omni; 1979 Plymouth Horizon
Component: Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 22
Recall Summary:
The wheel mounting nuts installed may be incorrect due to a supplier error in mixing standard thread nuts with specified metric thread nuts prior to plant shipment. As a result, the nut threads may strip when tightened to the specified torque level range, with the potential for the loosening of a road wheel.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the existing nuts with the proper metric thread nuts, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: wheels; nuts. Consequences of defect: continued vehicle operation could lead to separation ofa wheel, loss of vehicle control, and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 13, 1978
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