4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
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
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #2 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
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
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #3 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
Consequence
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
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
Corrective Action
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.