1977 Fiat 131 Recalls

Recalls

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.

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Data updated June 2024

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