FIAT 131 1976: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V010000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FIAT | 131 | 1976 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-04-12 | 1978-01-19 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1974-10-01 - 1975-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 26600
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER SYSTEM WITH THE SYSTEM IN CURRENT PRODUCTION.
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.
