Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 79V-060 · 1976–1979 FIAT 124

FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. recall 79V-060 covers 37,260 1976–1979 FIAT 124 for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on February 28, 1979.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected37,2601 model

ReportedFeb 28, 1979Owners notified May 31, 1979

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 79V060000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

A PLASTIC TUBE COVERING PART OF THE METAL BRAKE LINE FOR THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM MAY ALLOW WATER TO ACCUMULATE. THIS WATER WILL OXIDIZE THE BRAKE LINE. OXIDATION CAN CAUSE DETERIORATION OR POSSIBLE BREAKAGE OF THE BRAKE LINE. THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF EFFICIENCY OF THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM AND CAN IMPAIR THE TOTAL BRAKING CAPACITY OF THE VEHICLE.

What to do

The fix

THE DEFECTIVE PORTION OF THE METAL BRAKE LINE WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; REAR BRAKE LINE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKING CAPACITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLEACCIDENT.

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 1241976, 1977, 1978, 1979

Built from October 1, 1975 to September 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.