Wiring: rear compartment/trunkRecall 79V-144 · 1979 FIAT Strada
FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. recall 79V-144 covers 15,000 1979 FIAT Strada for a wiring: rear compartment/trunk problem, reported to NHTSA on June 12, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V144000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
THE MANUFACTURER HAS ESTABLISHED THAT THE TAIL LIGHTS MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE DUE TO POSSIBLE OXIDATION OF THE WIRING TERMINALS CAUSED BY INFILTRATION OF WATER AND DIRT.
The fix
DEALER WILL APPLY A PROTECTIVE PAINT AND INSTALL A PLASTIC COVER OVER THE EXPOSED TAIL LIGHT WIRING TERMINALS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; WIRING HARNESS, REAR COMPARTMENT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE TAIL LIGHTS BECOME INOPERATIVE, A REAR ENDCOLLISION COULD RESULT.
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
The investigation behind this recall
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