Recalls for OMNI DODGE, CHRYSLER CORPORATION, WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS, Dec 28, 1977

A recall was issued on Dec 28, 1977 for OMNI DODGE, manufactured by CHRYSLER CORPORATION, in response to WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS problems. THE WHEEL HUB NUTS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY STAKED TO THE WHEEL SPINDLE. AS A RESULT, THE STAKED NUTS MAY LOOSEN WITH LOSS OF CLAMPING LOAD ON THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING AND LOOSENING OF FRONT WHEELS.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FRONT WHEEL HUB NUTS FOR PROPER CONFIGURATION AND WILL CORRECT BY RE-WORKING AS FOUND NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: WHEELS; WHEEL HUB NUTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOOSE WHEELS OR, POSSIBLY, LOSS OF A WHEEL, COULD CAUSELOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.