1979 FIAT STRADA RECALL - #79V251000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : STABILIZER BAR
THE NUT SECURING THE FRONT SWAY BAR TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY BECOME LOOSE, CAUSING THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO FAIL.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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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 - 10/1/1979 |
| Recalled on |
12/19/1979 |
| Influenced by |
FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/27/1980 |
| # Affected |
8,640 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR |
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| Description |
THE NUT SECURING THE FRONT SWAY BAR TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY BECOME LOOSE, CAUSING THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO FAIL. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE EXISTING NUT WILL BE REPLACED AND TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS. AN ADDITIONAL LOCKING NUT WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; RETAINING NUT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THIS CONDITION, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT COULD OCCUR. |
| See also |
1979 FIAT STRADA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1979 FIAT STRADA Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
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