Fiat 1976–1979 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled February 28, 1979 · NHTSA recall 79V060000 · Fiat
Remedy
THE DEFECTIVE PORTION OF THE METAL BRAKE LINE WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Units
37,260 units
Description
A PLASTIC TUBE COVERING PART OF THE METAL BRAKE LINE FOR THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM MAY ALLOW WATER TO ACCUMULATE. THIS WATER WILL OXIDIZE THE BRAKE LINE. OXIDATION CAN CAUSE DETERIORATION OR POSSIBLE BREAKAGE OF THE BRAKE LINE. THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF EFFICIENCY OF THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM AND CAN IMPAIR THE TOTAL BRAKING CAPACITY OF THE VEHICLE.
What to do
THE DEFECTIVE PORTION OF THE METAL BRAKE LINE WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Product
Fiat 124
Manufacturer(s)
FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →