FIAT 131 1976: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V236000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FIAT | 131 | 1976 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-12-15 | 1978-10-23 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1974-09-01 - 1977-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.
Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 28975
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE DRIVE SHAFT FRONT CENTERING SPLINE MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE WEAR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION. THIS CAN RESULT IN TRANSMISSION JAMMING, A SUDDEN ELIMINATION OF POWER AND HANDLING DIFFICULTIES. EXCESSIVE WEAR COULD ALSO RESULT IN REAR TRANSMISSION HOUSING DAMAGE.
THE DRIVE SHAFT WILL BE REPLACED IF EVIDENCE OF PREMATURE WEAR IS FOUND. ALSO, THE REAR HOUSING AND OUTPUT YOKE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW TYPE THAT WILL PERMIT SUFFICIENT LUBRICATION OF THE SPLINE. THIS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH STANDARD TRANSMISSION.SYSTEM: POWERTRAIN; DRIVE SHAFT 'TRANSMISSION'.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.
