Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 79V-093 · 1979 FIAT Strada
FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. recall 79V-093 covers 1,000 1979 FIAT Strada for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on February 26, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V093000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE FUEL LINES FROM THE FUEL TANK MAY CONTACT THE METAL EDGE OF A HOLE IN THE BULKHEAD, WHICH CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE FUEL LINES. IF THE FUEL LINES ARE DAMAGED, FUEL COULD LEAK INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
The fix
THE RUBBER GROMMET AT THE REAR BULKHEAD WILL BE REPLACED WITH AN IMPROVED TYPE AND WILL BE REPOSITIONED, IF NECESSARY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL LINES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE OR AN EXPLOSIONAND SERIOUS INJURY TO PASSENGERS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 1, 1978 to November 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.