Recall 80V139000: 1979–1980 Plymouth Horizon and 1 other model

Report received

Oct 21, 1980

Manufacturer

Chrysler corporation

Potentially affected

355,000vehicles

Model years

1979–1980

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1979 Dodge Omni0 complaints
• 1980 Dodge Omni0 complaints
• 1979 Plymouth Horizon1 complaints
• 1980 Plymouth Horizon1 complaints