NHTSA Recall 78V010000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V010000; Date: Jan. 19, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1975 Fiat 131; 1976 Fiat 131
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:springs
Manufactured by: Fiat Motors Of N. A. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 26,600
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
The dealer will replace the throttle control lever system with the system in current production.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: fuel; throttle control lever. Consequences of defect: loss of engine control could occur without priorwarning and could result in a vehicle accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 12, 1978
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