| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19780801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 80V083000 |
| Summary | UNDER PARTICULAR CLIMATIC CONDITIONS, ENGINE HESITATION MAY OCCUR WHEN RESTARTING AFTER VEHICLE IS PARKED FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THIS HESITATION IS CAUSED BY GASOLINE VAPORIZATION IN THE CARBURETOR. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING CARBURETOR AND COOLING FAN THERMOSWITCH WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; CARBURETOR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: HESITATION MAY IMPAIR VEHICLE ACCELERATION CAPABILITY,THEREBY CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT WHEN TRAFFIC IS PRESENT.NOTE: IF ENGINE HESITATION IS EXPERIENCED UPON RESTARTING, THE ENGINE MAY BE'CLEARED' BY PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR, WITH THE VEHICLE PARKED, UNTIL THEHESITATION IS ELIMINATED. |
Data updated January 2023
1979 Fiat X1/9 Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 1979 Fiat X1/9 have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 1979 Fiat X1/9 has atleast 1 recall.Q: What are the 1979 Fiat X1/9 recalls?
A: The 1979 Fiat X1/9 recalls include: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM.
A: Yes, the 1979 Fiat X1/9 has atleast 1 recall.Q: What are the 1979 Fiat X1/9 recalls?
A: The 1979 Fiat X1/9 recalls include: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM.