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Vehicle recall 80V136000 · October 15, 1980

Plymouth HORIZON and Dodge OMNI

The alternator field wiring terminal connections on the involved vehicles may loosen due to vibration, possibly resulting in an open circuit condition.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.).
Remedy
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.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; alternator, generator.consequences of defect: with continued operation, the vehicle would becomedisabled and subject to an accident on the road.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
80V136000
Reported to NHTSA
October 15, 1980
Filed by
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Owner notification
December 18, 1980
Vehicles potentially affected
425,000
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Recall 80V136000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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