1979 FIAT STRADA RECALL - #79V144000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING : REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
THE MANUFACTURER HAS ESTABLISHED THAT THE TAIL LIGHTS MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE DUE TO POSSIBLE OXIDATION OF THE WIRING TERMINALS CAUSED BY INFILTRATION OF WATER AND DIRT.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1979 FIAT STRADA |
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| Manufacturer |
FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/17/1980 |
| # Affected |
15,000 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK |
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| Description |
THE MANUFACTURER HAS ESTABLISHED THAT THE TAIL LIGHTS MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE DUE TO POSSIBLE OXIDATION OF THE WIRING TERMINALS CAUSED BY INFILTRATION OF WATER AND DIRT. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL APPLY A PROTECTIVE PAINT AND INSTALL A PLASTIC COVER OVER THE EXPOSED TAIL LIGHT WIRING TERMINALS. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; WIRING HARNESS, REAR COMPARTMENT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE TAIL LIGHTS BECOME INOPERATIVE, A REAR ENDCOLLISION COULD RESULT. |
| See also |
1979 FIAT STRADA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1979 FIAT STRADA Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, STABILIZER BAR
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