Dodge · Canada · High
Dodge Omni: Not Entered
Affects Dodge Omni · 1980 — about 3K vehicles.
The hazard
IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED BOLTS USED TO ATTACH THE FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS TO THE CONTROL ARMS MAY CRACK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A BALL JOINT SEPARATION FROM THE CONTROL ARM. SUCH A FAILURE MAY AFFECT VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational