| Make : FIAT | Model : 850 | Year : 1971 |
| Build Dates : - 19710501 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V078000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19790515 | Date Received by ODI: 19790402 | 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: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 31702 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT EITHER THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM, THE STEERING SYSTEM, OR THE FLOOR PAN WHERE THE SEATS ARE ATTACHED MAY SEPARATE FROM THE UNDERCARRIAGE. THIS IS DUE TO AN ADVANCED STATE OF CORROSION IN CERTAIN AREAS OF THE UNDERCARRIAGE CAUSED BY SALT AND/OR SAND WHICH ACCELERATES THE RATE OF CORROSION. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND TESTED. IF NECESSARY, VEHICLE WILL BE REPURCHASED FROM THE OWNER AT A PRICE BASED ON THE DEGREE OF VEHICLE DEPRECIATION. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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