NHTSA Recall 79V042000
Filed by FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.. Component: Power Train. Reported 1979-01-02. An estimated 2,800 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
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.