Key Takeaway

STRUCTURE:FRAME:MEMBERS AND BODY by FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. was recalled on October 12, 1979. What to do: 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...

NHTSA Ongoing

STRUCTURE:FRAME:MEMBERS AND BODY

Recalled: October 12, 1979 ~31,702 units affected 79V078

Description

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.

Remedy

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.

Products Affected

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Company Information

FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.

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Compare the model number, lot code, serial number, or date range listed in the recall notice with the information on your product's label or packaging. For vehicles, check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/Recalls.

What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: 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.

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