Fiat 1975–1976 Vehicle Speed Control recall
Recalled January 19, 1978 · NHTSA recall 78V010000 · Fiat
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER SYSTEM WITH THE SYSTEM IN CURRENT PRODUCTION.
Units
26,600 units
Description
THERE MAY BE BREAKAGE IN THE SPRIRAL-SHAPED SPRING MOUNTED ON THE CARBURETOR THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER. THIS WILL AFFECT THE RESPONSIVENESS OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO DRIVER PRESSURE AND COULD AFFECT ENGINE CONTROL.
What to do
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER SYSTEM WITH THE SYSTEM IN CURRENT PRODUCTION.
Product
Fiat 131
Manufacturer(s)
FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →