Vehicle recall 80V139000 · October 21, 1980
Plymouth HORIZON and Dodge OMNI
The engine compartment fuel line hoses installed on certain vehicles were fabricated from a defective rubber compound.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- The dealer will replace fuel supply and vapor return hoses with a type constructed of high temperature-resistant material.
- Notes
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 80V139000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 21, 1980
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- December 18, 1980
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 355,000
- 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 (1979-1980): 1980, 1979
- Plymouth HORIZON (1979-1980): 1980, 1979
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