Make : FIAT | Model : 131 | Year : 1976 |
Build Dates : 19741001 - 19751001 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 78V010000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19780412 | Date Received by ODI: 19780119 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. | ||
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Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 26600 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THERE MAY BE BREAKAGE IN THE SPRIRAL-SHAPED SPRING MOUNTED ON THE CARBURETOR THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER. THIS WILL AFFECT THE RESPONSIVENESS OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO DRIVER PRESSURE AND COULD AFFECT ENGINE CONTROL. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER SYSTEM WITH THE SYSTEM IN CURRENT PRODUCTION. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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