Alfa Romeo, Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #79V086000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V086000 by Alfa Romeo, Incorporated. Includes 400 affected units, SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT:BEARING WHEEL, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Because of an improper stamping procedure during manufacture, defects exist which prevent washers from rotating on spindle. If these washers are not replaced, an excessive clearance will result, leading to bearing failure. In extreme cases this can result in shearing of the front stub axle.

Corrective Action

Front stub axle washers will be replaced without charge to owners.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V086000

Manufacturer: Alfa Romeo, Incorporated

Report Received Date: 1979-04-05T00:00:00

Subject: Suspension:independent front:bearing wheel

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 400

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Because of an improper stamping procedure during manufacture, defects exist which prevent washers from rotating on spindle. If these washers are not replaced, an excessive clearance will result, leading to bearing failure. In extreme cases this can result in shearing of the front stub axle.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Front stub axle washers will be replaced without charge to owners.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-t2mk.2nnx-gc4c

NHTSA ID: 79V086000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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