Structure: frame and membersRecall 79V-078 · 1970–1971 FIAT 850

FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. recall 79V-078 covers 31,702 1970–1971 FIAT 850 for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on April 2, 1979.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected31,7021 model

ReportedApr 2, 1979Owners notified May 15, 1979

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 79V078000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT EITHER THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM, THE STEERING SYSTEM, OR THE FLOOR PAN WHERE THE SEATS ARE ATTACHED MAY SEPARATE FROM THE UNDERCARRIAGE. THIS IS DUE TO AN ADVANCED STATE OF CORROSION IN CERTAIN AREAS OF THE UNDERCARRIAGE CAUSED BY SALT AND/OR SAND WHICH ACCELERATES THE RATE OF CORROSION.

What to do

The fix

VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND TESTED. IF NECESSARY, VEHICLE WILL BE REPURCHASED FROM THE OWNER AT A PRICE BASED ON THE DEGREE OF VEHICLE DEPRECIATION.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FRAME, MEMBERS & BODY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SUCH SEPARATION COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL ANDAN ACCIDENT.

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 8501970, 1971

Built to May 1, 1971. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.