1979 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER Recalls (2)

Campaign:

80V164000 on 01/12/1981

Component:

Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

Manufactured:

04/30/1977 - 06/30/1979

Affected:

6,412

Defect:

Due to installation difficulties during modification of the fuel pump, the pump may have been misaligned. certain adverse conditions or high loads such as trailer towing, motor sports events, or other driving modes which impose abnormally high loads on the vehicles, combined with low levels of fuel in the tank, may cause lack of vehicle power and stalling.

Correction:

The dealer will replace the submerged fuel pump support bracket with a newly designed type which avoids installation difficulities. this will be done without charge.

Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel pump.consequences of defect: should the vehicle lose power or stall while driving,it could present a traffic hazard and could result in an accident.note: a flashing red fuel pressure light may be a warning indicator.

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Campaign:

82V052000 on 05/26/1982

Component:

Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

Manufactured:

04/30/1977 - 06/30/1980

Affected:

8,582

Defect:

The fuel pump may have been improperly installed, possibly resulting in misalignment of the pump.

Correction:

Dealer will replace the fuel pump and related hardware with a new pump kit, without charge to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel pump.consequences of defect: if vehicle is engaged in high load events such astrailer towing or motor sports in combination with a low fuel supply, vehiclecould lose power and an accident could occur.note: in case of engine stalling, driver is advised to reduce engine load byeasing off the accelerator and shifting to low gear. if possible, detach thetrailer and fill the fuel tank immediately.

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