FIAT X19 1979: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V042000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FIAT | X19 | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-04-15 | 1979-01-02 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1978-09-01 - 1978-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2800
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE ALLEN HEAD BOLTS SECURING THE AXLE SHAFTS TO THE DIFFERENTIAL AND REAR WHEEL HUBS, MAY HAVE BEEN INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED DURING ASSEMBLY. INSUFFICIENT TORQUE MAY RESULT IN THE LOOSENING OF THE ALLEN HEAD BOLTS DURING THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLE DETACHMENT OF THE AXLE SHAFTS FROM EITHER THE DIFFERENTIAL OR REAR WHEEL HUB FLANGES.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, RETORQUE THE ALLEN HEAD BOLTS OF THE AXLE SHAFTS TO ENSURE THAT THE BOLTS MEET THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS, FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; AXLE SHAFT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DETACHMENT OF THE AXLE SHAFT COULD CAUSE LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
