1979 FIAT STRADA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1979 FIAT STRADA
The 1979 FIAT STRADA has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS.
Recalls for the 1979 FIAT STRADA
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1979 FIAT STRADA, potentially affecting up to 24,640 vehicles.
Recall 79V251000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
| 8,640 vehicles affected
Defect: THE NUT SECURING THE FRONT SWAY BAR TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY BECOME LOOSE, CAUSING THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO FAIL.
Remedy: THE EXISTING NUT WILL BE REPLACED AND TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS. AN ADDITIONAL LOCKING NUT WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
View full details →Recall 79V144000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
| 15,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 79V093000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 1,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE FUEL LINES FROM THE FUEL TANK MAY CONTACT THE METAL EDGE OF A HOLE IN THE BULKHEAD, WHICH CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE FUEL LINES. IF THE FUEL LINES ARE DAMAGED, FUEL COULD LEAK INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
Remedy: THE RUBBER GROMMET AT THE REAR BULKHEAD WILL BE REPLACED WITH AN IMPROVED TYPE AND WILL BE REPOSITIONED, IF NECESSARY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1979 FIAT STRADA
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1979 FIAT STRADA.
Safety Rating for the 1979 FIAT STRADA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1979 FIAT STRADA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1979 FIAT STRADA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1979 FIAT STRADA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FIAT STRADA
- 1979 FIAT STRADA (current)