FIAT STRADA 1979: SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V251000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FIAT | STRADA | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1980-03-27 | 1979-11-20 | 1979-12-19 |
Production Dates: 1978-09-01 - 1979-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8640
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE NUT SECURING THE FRONT SWAY BAR TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY BECOME LOOSE, CAUSING THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO FAIL.
THE EXISTING NUT WILL BE REPLACED AND TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS. AN ADDITIONAL LOCKING NUT WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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.
