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  NHTSA Recall 79V251000

NHTSA Campaign Id 79V251000; Date: Nov. 20, 1979

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1979 Fiat Strada

Component: Suspension:front:stabilizer Bar

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

Affected Units:: 8,640

icon3 Recall Summary:

The nut securing the front sway bar to the lower control arm may become loose, causing the front suspension to fail.

icon2 How to Fix:

The existing nut will be replaced and tightened to the correct specifications. An additional locking nut will also be installed, without charge to owner.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmission. System: suspension; retaining nut. Consequences of defect: in this condition, loss of vehicle control and anaccident could occur.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 27, 1980

Also see:

All recalls of Fiat vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.