NHTSA Campaign Id 79V144000; Date: Jun. 12, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:1979 Fiat Strada
Component: Electrical System:wiring: Rear Compartment/trunk
Manufactured by: Fiat Motors Of N. A. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 15,000
Recall Summary:The manufacturer has established that the tail lights may become inoperative due to possible oxidation of the wiring terminals caused by infiltration of water and dirt.
How to Fix:Dealer will apply a protective paint and install a plastic cover over the exposed tail light wiring terminals.
Recall Notes:Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: electrical; wiring harness, rear compartment. Consequences of defect: if the tail lights become inoperative, a rear endcollision could result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 17, 1980
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