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  NHTSA Recall 78V175000

NHTSA Campaign Id 78V175000; Date: Aug. 9, 1978

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1978 Fiat Brava

Component: Visibility:defroster/defogger System:windshield:controls/wiring

Manufactured by: Fiat Motors Of N. A. , Inc.

Affected Units:: 5,770

icon3 Recall Summary:

There may breakage of the internal mechanism of the heater fan switch on certain vehicles. This can result in an incorrect electrical contact and overheating of the switch.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealer will replace the heater fan control switch free of charge.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: electrical; heater, fan switch. Consequences of defect: overheating could result in a fire in the wiringharness, vehicle damage and serious personal injury.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 1, 1978

Also see:

All recalls of Fiat vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.