Defect Description For Recall
The Alternator Field Wiring Terminal ConneCTIons On The Involved Vehicles May Loosen Due To Vibration, Possibly Resulting In An Open Circuit Condition. Should This Occur, Alternator Electrical Output To Support The Vehicles Electrical Loads And The Battery Charging System Would Be Lost. This Would Eventually Result In Obvious MalfunCTIons Of Various Electrical Systems (Dimming Of Lights, ReduCTIon In Radio Volume, Etc.).
Make Of Vehicle
DODGE
Model Of Vehicle
OMNI
Year
1978
Recall Campaign Number
80V136000
Component Description
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Install An Alternator Repair Kit Which Includes A New Alternator Wiring Harness As Well As New Terminals. Dealer Will Also Inspect The Vehicle For The Presence Of A Required Second Alternator Ground Strap And Add One If Necessary.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Chrysler Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19771101
End Of Manufacture
19790801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
425000
Date Owners Notified
19801218
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
19801015