Fiat Motors Of N.a., Inc. | NHTSA Recall #78V010000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 78V010000 by Fiat Motors Of N.a., Inc.. Includes 26,600 affected units, FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL RETURN SPRING, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

The dealer will replace the throttle control lever system with the system in current production.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 78V010000

Manufacturer: Fiat Motors Of N.a., Inc.

Report Received Date: 1978-01-19T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:throttle linkages and control return spring

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Potentially Affected Units: 26,600

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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 Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The dealer will replace the throttle control lever system with the system in current production.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-ftjm-cvaz~ftwf

NHTSA ID: 78V010000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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