NHTSA Campaign Id 80V139000; Date: Oct. 21, 1980
1979 Dodge Omni; 1980 Dodge Omni; 1979 Plymouth Horizon; 1980 Plymouth Horizon
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 355,000
The engine compartment fuel line hoses installed on certain vehicles were fabricated from a defective rubber compound. When subjected to continuous high underhood temperatures, these hoses may become brittle and crack.
The dealer will replace fuel supply and vapor return hoses with a type constructed of high temperature-resistant material.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: fuel; fuel line hose. Consequences of defect: a cracked hose would lead to fuel leakage in the enginearea which could result in a vehicle fire and personal injury to passengers.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 18, 1980
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