Front: stabilizer barRecall 79V-251 · 1979 FIAT Strada

FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. recall 79V-251 covers 8,640 1979 FIAT Strada for a front: stabilizer bar problem, reported to NHTSA on November 20, 1979.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected8,6401 model

ReportedNov 20, 1979Owners notified Mar 27, 1980

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 79V251000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE NUT SECURING THE FRONT SWAY BAR TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY BECOME LOOSE, CAUSING THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO FAIL.

What to do

The fix

THE EXISTING NUT WILL BE REPLACED AND TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS. AN ADDITIONAL LOCKING NUT WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; RETAINING NUT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THIS CONDITION, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT 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 Strada1979

Built from September 1, 1978 to October 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.