Alfa Romeo 1979 Suspension recall
Recalled April 5, 1979 · NHTSA recall 79V086000 · Alfa Romeo
Remedy
FRONT STUB AXLE WASHERS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.
Units
400 units
Description
BECAUSE OF AN IMPROPER STAMPING PROCEDURE DURING MANUFACTURE, DEFECTS EXIST WHICH PREVENT WASHERS FROM ROTATING ON SPINDLE. IF THESE WASHERS ARE NOT REPLACED, AN EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE WILL RESULT, LEADING TO BEARING FAILURE. IN EXTREME CASES THIS CAN RESULT IN SHEARING OF THE FRONT STUB AXLE.
What to do
FRONT STUB AXLE WASHERS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.
Product
Alfa Romeo 11615 · Alfa Romeo 11658
Manufacturer(s)
ALFA ROMEO, INCORPORATED
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →