1976 FIAT 131 RECALL - #78V236000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1976 FIAT 131 |
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| Manufacturer |
FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1974 - 1/1/1977 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/15/1978 |
| # Affected |
28,975 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
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| 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. |
| See also |
1976 FIAT 131 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, MASTER CYLINDER
1976 FIAT 131 Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SPRINGS
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