Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 69V-052 · 1966–1968 FIAT 850
FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. recall 69V-052 covers 3,598 1966–1968 FIAT 850 for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on April 18, 1969.
Source: NHTSA recall 69V052000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
What's wrong
The problem
What to do
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
POSSIBILITY THAT IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION AT THIRTY MILES PER HOUR, REARWARDDISPLACEMENT OF STEERING COLUMN MAY EXCEED THE FIVE INCHES MAXI- MUM PROVIDEDBY FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARD NO.204.(CORRECT BY RE- PLACING WITH A NEWIMPROVED STEERING COLUMN THAT WILL ELIMINATE ANY EXCESSIVE REARWARD DISPLACE-MENTS.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.