Fiat Motors Of N.a., Inc. | NHTSA Recall #79V042000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V042000 by Fiat Motors Of N.a., Inc.. Includes 2,800 affected units, POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The allen head bolts securing the axle shafts to the differential and rear wheel hubs, may have been insufficiently tightened during assembly. Insufficient torque may result in the loosening of the allen head bolts during the operation of the vehicle and possible detachment of the axle shafts from either the differential or rear wheel hub flanges.

Corrective Action

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, retorque the allen head bolts of the axle shafts to ensure that the bolts meet the proper torque specifications, free of charge.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V042000

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

Report Received Date: 1979-01-02T00:00:00

Subject: Power train:axle assembly

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 2,800

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The allen head bolts securing the axle shafts to the differential and rear wheel hubs, may have been insufficiently tightened during assembly. Insufficient torque may result in the loosening of the allen head bolts during the operation of the vehicle and possible detachment of the axle shafts from either the differential or rear wheel hub flanges.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, retorque the allen head bolts of the axle shafts to ensure that the bolts meet the proper torque specifications, free of charge.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-cupc.gna5.n4rj

NHTSA ID: 79V042000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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