Fiat Strada (1979): Suspension
Recall 79V251000 · Nov 20, 1979 · Fiat Motors of N.A., Inc.
8,640
vehicles affected
8,640
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 79V251000
- Date
- Nov 20, 1979
- Maker
- Fiat Motors of N.A., Inc.
- Units affected
- 8,640
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Front > Stabilizer bar
- Model years
- 1979
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
THE NUT SECURING THE FRONT SWAY BAR TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY BECOME LOOSE, CAUSING THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO FAIL.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
THE EXISTING NUT WILL BE REPLACED AND TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS. AN ADDITIONAL LOCKING NUT WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 79V251000?
1 model: Fiat Strada (1979), about 8,640 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 79V251000?
THE EXISTING NUT WILL BE REPLACED AND TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS. AN ADDITIONAL LOCKING NUT WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.