Recall 79V144000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK Defect in 1979-1979 FIAT STRADA
RECALL This recall affects up to 15,000 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 79V144000 |
| Manufacturer | FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 15,000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE MANUFACTURER HAS ESTABLISHED THAT THE TAIL LIGHTS MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE DUE TO POSSIBLE OXIDATION OF THE WIRING TERMINALS CAUSED BY INFILTRATION OF WATER AND DIRT.
Remedy
DEALER WILL APPLY A PROTECTIVE PAINT AND INSTALL A PLASTIC COVER OVER THE EXPOSED TAIL LIGHT WIRING TERMINALS.
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