Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 76V-071 · Lancia vehicles
FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. recall 76V-071 covers 6,765 Lancia vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on May 13, 1976.
Source: NHTSA recall 76V071000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
LANCIA CAMPAIGN NO N/A.1975 SEDANS AND COUPES AND 1976 COUPES.POSSIBILITYTHAT THE BRAKELINE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER TO FRONT LEFT BRAKE WAS ASSEMBLEDIN SUCH A MANNER AS TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE CLUTCH CABLE HOUSING.IF THISCONDITION EXISTS, THE LINE COULD WEAR THROUGH AND CAUSE A LEAK OF BRAKE FLUID.THIS COULD CAUSE A SUDDEN OR PARTIAL LOSS OF EFFICIENCY IN THE FRONT ENDBRAKES.THE REAR BRAKING WOULD NOT BE AFFECTED.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDREPOSITIONING THE BRAKELINE, AND REPLACING BRAKELINE WHERE INSPECTION INDICATESWEARING HAS OCCURED)
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