THE NUT SECURING THE FRONT SWAY BAR TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY BECOME LOOSE
— Recall Campaign #79V251000
THE NUT SECURING THE FRONT SWAY BAR TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY BECOME LOOSE, CAUSING THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO FAIL.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 8,640 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
79V251000
| Manufacturer: | FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. |
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| Recall date: | November 20, 1979 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 79V251000 |
| Units affected: | 8,640 |
- Description:
- THE NUT SECURING THE FRONT SWAY BAR TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY BECOME LOOSE, CAUSING THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO FAIL.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- 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.