Vehicle recall 77V228000 · December 20, 1977
Plymouth HORIZON and Dodge OMNI
On the involved vehicles, the engine compartment fuel tube may have been misrouted which may allow for tube abrasion and subsequent underhood fuel leakage.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On the involved vehicles, the engine compartment fuel tube may have been misrouted which may allow for tube abrasion and subsequent underhood fuel leakage.
- Remedy
- Dealer will re-route the fuel tube to preclude abrasion, without charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel tube.consequences of defect: if an ignition source is present, fuel leakage couldlead to a fire which may spread to the passenger compartment and cause seriousinjury to occupants.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 77V228000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 20, 1977
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- December 15, 1977
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dodge OMNI (1978): 1978
- Plymouth HORIZON (1978): 1978
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