Alfa Romeo Spider 1979
Model Spider made in 1979 by Alfa Romeo got 2 recalls. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 1979
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
82V052000 | ALFA ROMEO, INCORPORATED | from 05/01/1977 to 07/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 8582 | 06/28/1982 | MFR | ALFA ROMEO, INCORPORATED | 05/21/1982 | 05/27/1982 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The fuel pump may have been improperly installed, possibly resulting in misalignment of the pump. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace the fuel pump and related hardware with a new pump kit, without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle 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. | |||||||||||||||
80V164000 | ALFA ROMEO, INCORPORATED | from 05/01/1977 to 07/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 6412 | 01/23/1981 | MFR | ALFA ROMEO, INCORPORATED | 12/12/1980 | 01/13/1981 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Due 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 Summary | The dealer will replace the submerged fuel pump support bracket with a newly designed type which avoids installation difficulities. this will be done without charge. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle 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. |