Fiat 131 1976
Model 131 made in 1976 by Fiat got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningpower train, service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control.
Model 1976
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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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 | ||||||||
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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. | |||||||||||||||
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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. | |||||||||||||||
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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. | |||||||||||||||
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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. |