Fiat Strada
Model Strada made by Fiat got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, fuel system, gasoline and suspension.
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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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V144000 | FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. | V (Vehicle) | 15000 | 01/17/1980 | ODI | FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. | 06/12/1979 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The manufacturer has established that the tail lights may become inoperative due to possible oxidation of the wiring terminals caused by infiltration of water and dirt. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Dealer will apply a protective paint and install a plastic cover over the exposed tail light wiring terminals. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; wiring harness, rear compartment.consequences of defect: if the tail lights become inoperative, a rear endcollision could result. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V093000 | FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. | from 09/01/1978 to 11/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 1000 | MFR | FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. | 02/26/1979 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The fuel lines from the fuel tank may contact the metal edge of a hole in the bulkhead, which can result in damage to the fuel lines. if the fuel lines are damaged, fuel could leak inside the passenger compartment. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | The rubber grommet at the rear bulkhead will be replaced with an improved type and will be repositioned, if necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel lines.consequences of defect: fuel leakage may lead to a vehicle fire or an explosionand serious injury to passengers. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - STABILIZER BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V251000 | FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. | from 09/01/1978 to 10/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 8640 | 03/27/1980 | MFR | FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. | 11/20/1979 | 12/19/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The nut securing the front sway bar to the lower control arm may become loose, causing the front suspension to fail. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The existing nut will be replaced and tightened to the correct specifications. an additional locking nut will also be installed, without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmission.system: suspension; retaining nut.consequences of defect: in this condition, loss of vehicle control and anaccident could occur. | |||||||||||||||