1971 FIAT 850 RECALL - #79V078000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : FRAME AND MEMBERS
THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT EITHER THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM, THE STEERING SYSTEM, OR THE FLOOR PAN WHERE THE SEATS ARE ATTACHED MAY SEPARATE FROM THE UNDERCARRIAGE. THIS IS DUE TO AN ADVANCED STATE OF CORROSION IN CERTAIN AREAS OF THE UNDERCARRIAGE CAUSED BY SALT AND/OR SAND WHICH ACCELERATES THE RATE OF CORROSION.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1971 FIAT 850 |
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| Manufacturer |
FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 5/1/1971 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
5/15/1979 |
| # Affected |
31,702 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
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| Description |
THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT EITHER THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM, THE STEERING SYSTEM, OR THE FLOOR PAN WHERE THE SEATS ARE ATTACHED MAY SEPARATE FROM THE UNDERCARRIAGE. THIS IS DUE TO AN ADVANCED STATE OF CORROSION IN CERTAIN AREAS OF THE UNDERCARRIAGE CAUSED BY SALT AND/OR SAND WHICH ACCELERATES THE RATE OF CORROSION. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND TESTED. IF NECESSARY, VEHICLE WILL BE REPURCHASED FROM THE OWNER AT A PRICE BASED ON THE DEGREE OF VEHICLE DEPRECIATION. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FRAME, MEMBERS & BODY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SUCH SEPARATION COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL ANDAN ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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