NHTSA Recall 80V083000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V083000; Date: Jun. 25, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Fiat X1/9
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System
Manufactured by: Fiat Motors Of N. A. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 13,280
Recall Summary:
Under particular climatic conditions, engine hesitation may occur when restarting after vehicle is parked for a short period of time. This hesitation is caused by gasoline vaporization in the carburetor.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace the existing carburetor and cooling fan thermoswitch without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: fuel; carburetor. Consequences of defect: hesitation may impair vehicle acceleration capability,thereby creating a potential for vehicle accident when traffic is present. Note: if engine hesitation is experienced upon restarting, the engine may be"cleared" by pressing the accelerator, with the vehicle parked, until thehesitation is eliminated.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 25, 1980
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