1979 Fiat X19 Recalls

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October 12th, 1979
Recalled Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Recall Date
October 12th, 1979
Units Effected
2,800
NHTSA Campaign Number: 79V042000
Manufacturer: FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: September 1st, 1978
Manufactured End Date: November 1st, 1978
Date of Owner Notification: April 15th, 1979

Defect Summary:
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.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall Notes:
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.

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