| Component | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19740901 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 78V236000 |
| Summary | THE DRIVE SHAFT FRONT CENTERING SPLINE MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE WEAR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION. THIS CAN RESULT IN TRANSMISSION JAMMING, A SUDDEN ELIMINATION OF POWER AND HANDLING DIFFICULTIES. EXCESSIVE WEAR COULD ALSO RESULT IN REAR TRANSMISSION HOUSING DAMAGE. |
| Remedy | THE DRIVE SHAFT WILL BE REPLACED IF EVIDENCE OF PREMATURE WEAR IS FOUND. ALSO, THE REAR HOUSING AND OUTPUT YOKE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW TYPE THAT WILL PERMIT SUFFICIENT LUBRICATION OF THE SPLINE. THIS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH STANDARD TRANSMISSION.SYSTEM: POWERTRAIN; DRIVE SHAFT (TRANSMISSION).CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR. |
Data updated January 2023
1977 Fiat 131 Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 1977 Fiat 131 have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 1977 Fiat 131 has atleast 1 recall.Q: What are the 1977 Fiat 131 recalls?
A: The 1977 Fiat 131 recalls include: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION.
A: Yes, the 1977 Fiat 131 has atleast 1 recall.Q: What are the 1977 Fiat 131 recalls?
A: The 1977 Fiat 131 recalls include: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION.