Recall 78V010000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS Defect in 1975-1976 FIAT 131
RECALL This recall affects up to 26,600 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 78V010000 |
| Manufacturer | FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 26,600 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THERE MAY BE BREAKAGE IN THE SPRIRAL-SHAPED SPRING MOUNTED ON THE CARBURETOR THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER. THIS WILL AFFECT THE RESPONSIVENESS OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO DRIVER PRESSURE AND COULD AFFECT ENGINE CONTROL.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER SYSTEM WITH THE SYSTEM IN CURRENT PRODUCTION.
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