Windshield: electrical heating elementRecall 78V-175 · 1978 FIAT Brava

FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. recall 78V-175 covers 5,770 1978 FIAT Brava for a windshield: electrical heating element problem, reported to NHTSA on August 9, 1978.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected5,7701 model

ReportedAug 9, 1978Owners notified Sep 1, 1978

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 78V175000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THERE MAY BREAKAGE OF THE INTERNAL MECHANISM OF THE HEATER FAN SWITCH ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. THIS CAN RESULT IN AN INCORRECT ELECTRICAL CONTACT AND OVERHEATING OF THE SWITCH.

What to do

The fix

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE HEATER FAN CONTROL SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; HEATER, FAN SWITCH.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE WIRINGHARNESS, VEHICLE DAMAGE AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

FIAT Brava1978