NHTSA Recall 76V115000
NHTSA Campaign Id 76V115000; Date: Jul. 26, 1976
Recalled Vehicles:
1975 Fiat 131; 1976 Fiat 131
Component: Power Train:driveline:differential Unit
Manufactured by: Fiat Motors Of N. A. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 25,905
Recall Summary:
How to Fix:
Recall Notes:
Fiat campaign no fm/NJ #760280. Sedan and s. W. Equipped with standardtransmission. Possibility that a rear transmission bushing failure may occurif vehicle is driven at speeds exceeding 80 mph. This will cause excessivestress and possible damage to rear transmission housing. If this occurs,transmission would jam, resulting in a sudden elimination of power and impairedhandling with possible vehicle crash without warning. (correct by inspectingand replacing rear transmission housing and yoke). Passenger vehicle.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 15, 1976
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