Defect Description For Recall
There Is A Possibility That Either The Suspension System, The Steering System, Or The Floor Pan Where The Seats Are Attached May Separate From The Undercarriage. This Is Due To An Advanced State Of Corrosion In Certain Areas Of The Undercarriage Caused By Salt And/Or Sand Which Accelerates The Rate Of Corrosion.
Make Of Vehicle
FIAT
Model Of Vehicle
850
Year
1971
Recall Campaign Number
79V078000
Component Description
Structure:Frame And Members
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Vehicles Will Be Inspected And Tested. If Necessary, Vehicle Will Be Repurchased From The Owner At A Price Based On The Degree Of Vehicle Depreciation.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Fiat Motors Of N.A., Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
19710501
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
31702
Date Owners Notified
19790515
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Fiat Motors Of N.A., Inc.
Date Report Received
19790402