Alfa Romeo Spider 1978

Model Spider made in 1978 by Alfa Romeo got 2 recalls. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .

Model 1978

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
82V052000ALFA ROMEO, INCORPORATEDfrom 05/01/1977 to 07/01/1980V (Vehicle)858206/28/1982MFRALFA ROMEO, INCORPORATED05/21/198205/27/1982
Defect SummaryThe fuel pump may have been improperly installed, possibly resulting in misalignment of the pump.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace the fuel pump and related hardware with a new pump kit, without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel pump.consequences of defect: if vehicle is engaged in high load events such astrailer towing or motor sports in combination with a low fuel supply, vehiclecould lose power and an accident could occur.note: in case of engine stalling, driver is advised to reduce engine load byeasing off the accelerator and shifting to low gear. if possible, detach thetrailer and fill the fuel tank immediately.
80V164000ALFA ROMEO, INCORPORATEDfrom 05/01/1977 to 07/01/1979V (Vehicle)641201/23/1981MFRALFA ROMEO, INCORPORATED12/12/198001/13/1981
Defect SummaryDue to installation difficulties during modification of the fuel pump, the pump may have been misaligned. certain adverse conditions or high loads such as trailer towing, motor sports events, or other driving modes which impose abnormally high loads on the vehicles, combined with low levels of fuel in the tank, may cause lack of vehicle power and stalling.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will replace the submerged fuel pump support bracket with a newly designed type which avoids installation difficulities. this will be done without charge.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel pump.consequences of defect: should the vehicle lose power or stall while driving,it could present a traffic hazard and could result in an accident.note: a flashing red fuel pressure light may be a warning indicator.