Fiat Motors Of N.a., Inc. | NHTSA Recall #78V236000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 78V236000 by Fiat Motors Of N.a., Inc.. Includes 28,975 affected units, POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:STANDARD:MANUAL, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 78V236000
Manufacturer: Fiat Motors Of N.a., Inc.
Report Received Date: 1978-10-23T00:00:00
Subject: Power train:transmission:standard:manual
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 28,975

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: N/A
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-9v23_zpbp_x3e7
NHTSA ID: 78V236000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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