Power train: manual transmissionRecall 78V-236 · 1975–1977 FIAT 131

FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. recall 78V-236 covers 28,975 1975–1977 FIAT 131 for a power train: manual transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on October 23, 1978.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected28,9751 model

ReportedOct 23, 1978Owners notified Dec 15, 1978

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 78V236000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE DRIVE SHAFT FRONT CENTERING SPLINE MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE WEAR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION. THIS CAN RESULT IN TRANSMISSION JAMMING, A SUDDEN ELIMINATION OF POWER AND HANDLING DIFFICULTIES. EXCESSIVE WEAR COULD ALSO RESULT IN REAR TRANSMISSION HOUSING DAMAGE.

What to do

The fix

THE DRIVE SHAFT WILL BE REPLACED IF EVIDENCE OF PREMATURE WEAR IS FOUND. ALSO, THE REAR HOUSING AND OUTPUT YOKE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW TYPE THAT WILL PERMIT SUFFICIENT LUBRICATION OF THE SPLINE. THIS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH STANDARD TRANSMISSION.SYSTEM: POWERTRAIN; DRIVE SHAFT (TRANSMISSION).CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.

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 1311975, 1976, 1977

Built from September 1, 1974 to January 1, 1977. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.