FIAT STRADA 1979: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V144000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FIAT | STRADA | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1980-01-17 | 1979-06-12 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1978-09-01 - 1979-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 15000
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
DEALER WILL APPLY A PROTECTIVE PAINT AND INSTALL A PLASTIC COVER OVER THE EXPOSED TAIL LIGHT WIRING TERMINALS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; WIRING HARNESS, REAR COMPARTMENT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE TAIL LIGHTS BECOME INOPERATIVE, A REAR ENDCOLLISION COULD RESULT.
