1979 FIAT STRADA Recalls (3)

Campaign:

79V093000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Manufactured:

08/31/1978 - 10/31/1978

Affected:

1,000

Defect:

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.

Correction:

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.

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Campaign:

79V144000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Electrical system:wiring: rear compartment/trunk

Affected:

15,000

Defect:

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.

Correction:

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.

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Campaign:

79V251000 on 12/18/1979

Component:

Suspension:front:stabilizer bar

Manufactured:

08/31/1978 - 09/30/1979

Affected:

8,640

Defect:

The nut securing the front sway bar to the lower control arm may become loose, causing the front suspension to fail.

Correction:

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.

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