Visibility: power window devices and controlsRecall 77V-033 · 1976–1977 Lancia Beta Scorpion
FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. recall 77V-033 covers 690 1976–1977 Lancia Beta Scorpion for a visibility: power window devices and controls problem, reported to NHTSA on March 1, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V033000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE ELECTRICALLY POWERED WINDOWS MAY BE OPERATED WHEN THE IGNITION KEY IS IN THE "OFF" POSITION OR IS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 118, "POWER OPERATED WINDOWS".
The fix
DEALER WILL MODIFY THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO PRECLUDE POWER WINDOW OPERATION WHEN THE IGNITION KEY HAS BEEN TURNED OFF OR REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC POWER WINDOWS.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRIC POWER WINDOWS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF LEFT IN A VEHICLE WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION,CHILDREN COULD INJURE THEMSELVES WHILE OPERATING POWER WINDOWS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.