1979 FIAT STRADA RECALL - #79V093000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : DELIVERY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE FUEL LINES FROM THE FUEL TANK MAY CONTACT THE METAL EDGE OF A HOLE IN THE BULKHEAD, WHICH CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE FUEL LINES. IF THE FUEL LINES ARE DAMAGED, FUEL COULD LEAK INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1979 FIAT STRADA |
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| Manufacturer |
FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1978 - 11/1/1978 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
1,000 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
THE FUEL LINES FROM THE FUEL TANK MAY CONTACT THE METAL EDGE OF A HOLE IN THE BULKHEAD, WHICH CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE FUEL LINES. IF THE FUEL LINES ARE DAMAGED, FUEL COULD LEAK INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE RUBBER GROMMET AT THE REAR BULKHEAD WILL BE REPLACED WITH AN IMPROVED TYPE AND WILL BE REPOSITIONED, IF NECESSARY. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL LINES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE OR AN EXPLOSIONAND SERIOUS INJURY TO PASSENGERS. |
| See also |
1979 FIAT STRADA Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
1979 FIAT STRADA Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, STABILIZER BAR
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