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1977 FIAT 131 Recall - Campaign #78V236000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1977 FIAT 131 RECALL - #78V236000

RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : MANUAL TRANSMISSION

THE DRIVE SHAFT FRONT CENTERING SPLINE MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE WEAR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION. THIS CAN RESULT IN TRANSMISSION JAMMING, A SUDDEN ELIMINATION OF POWER AND HANDLING DIFFICULTIES. EXCESSIVE WEAR COULD ALSO RESULT IN REAR TRANSMISSION HOUSING DAMAGE.

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Vehicle 1977 FIAT 131
Manufacturer FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.
Manufactured between 9/1/1974 - 1/1/1977
Recalled on 10/12/1979
Influenced by FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.
Owners Notified on 12/15/1978
# Affected 28,975
Recalled for POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
 
Description THE DRIVE SHAFT FRONT CENTERING SPLINE MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE WEAR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION. THIS CAN RESULT IN TRANSMISSION JAMMING, A SUDDEN ELIMINATION OF POWER AND HANDLING DIFFICULTIES. EXCESSIVE WEAR COULD ALSO RESULT IN REAR TRANSMISSION HOUSING DAMAGE.
Consequences
Corrective action THE DRIVE SHAFT WILL BE REPLACED IF EVIDENCE OF PREMATURE WEAR IS FOUND. ALSO, THE REAR HOUSING AND OUTPUT YOKE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW TYPE THAT WILL PERMIT SUFFICIENT LUBRICATION OF THE SPLINE. THIS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH STANDARD TRANSMISSION.SYSTEM: POWERTRAIN; DRIVE SHAFT (TRANSMISSION).CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.
See also
Technical Service Bulletins





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