NHTSARecalled Oct 23, 1978 · #78V236000
POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:STANDARD:MANUAL
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
Be the first to hear about future recalls.
Add the things you own to a watchlist. We’ll alert you the moment one matches.
Get started, freeDescription
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.
Product details
- Product
- POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:STANDARD:MANUAL
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
What you should do
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.