1978 FIAT BRAVA RECALL - #78V175000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM : WINDSHIELD : ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
THERE MAY BREAKAGE OF THE INTERNAL MECHANISM OF THE HEATER FAN SWITCH ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. THIS CAN RESULT IN AN INCORRECT ELECTRICAL CONTACT AND OVERHEATING OF THE SWITCH.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1978 FIAT BRAVA |
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| Manufacturer |
FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/1/1978 |
| # Affected |
5,770 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT |
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| Description |
THERE MAY BREAKAGE OF THE INTERNAL MECHANISM OF THE HEATER FAN SWITCH ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. THIS CAN RESULT IN AN INCORRECT ELECTRICAL CONTACT AND OVERHEATING OF THE SWITCH. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE HEATER FAN CONTROL SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; HEATER, FAN SWITCH.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE WIRINGHARNESS, VEHICLE DAMAGE AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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