Make : FIAT | Model : 131 | Year : 1975 |
Build Dates : 19740901 - 19770101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 78V236000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19781215 | Date Received by ODI: 19781023 | 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: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 28975 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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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Consequence:
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Remedy:
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. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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