Fiat 131 1975

Model 131 made in 1975 by Fiat got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningpower train, service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control.

131 year 1975

Recalls

Model 1975

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
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
76V115000	FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.		V (Vehicle)	25905	08/15/1976	MFR	FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.	07/26/1976	10/12/1979
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
Notes	Fiat campaign no fm/nj #760280.sedan and s.w.equipped with standardtransmission.possibility that a rear transmission bushing failure may occurif vehicle is driven at speeds exceeding 80 mph.this will cause excessivestress and possible damage to rear transmission housing.if this occurs,transmission would jam, resulting in a sudden elimination of power and impairedhandling with possible vehicle crash without warning.(correct by inspectingand replacing rear transmission housing and yoke).passenger vehicle.
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
78V236000	FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.	from 09/01/1974 to 01/01/1977	V (Vehicle)	28975	12/15/1978	MFR	FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.	10/23/1978	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	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.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with standard transmission.system: powertrain; drive shaft (transmission).consequences of defect: loss of vehicle control and an accident could occur.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
77V154000	FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.		V (Vehicle)	47177	11/04/1977	MFR	FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.	09/20/1977	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	On the involved vehicles, the rear rubber seal of the brake master cylinder may prematurely wear. abnormal air infiltration into the hydraulic system would result, causing self-bleeding difficulty. also, longer brake pedal travel would be experienced and could lead to partial or total loss of action on the front end brakes.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will replace the brake master cylinder and brake fluid reservoir and install a new type of brake level warning indicator, without charge.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; master cylinder.consequences of defect: partial or total loss of braking capability on frontend brakes may cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - SPRINGS
78V010000	FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.	from 10/01/1974 to 10/01/1975	V (Vehicle)	26600	04/12/1978	ODI	FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.	01/19/1978	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	There may be breakage in the spriral-shaped spring mounted on the carburetor throttle control lever. this will affect the responsiveness of the accelerator pedal to driver pressure and could affect engine control.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The dealer will replace the throttle control lever system with the system in current production.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; throttle control lever.consequences of defect: loss of engine control could occur without priorwarning and could result in a vehicle accident.