Rearview mirrors/devices: exteriorRecall 80V-091 · 1980 FIAT X1/9
FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. recall 80V-091 covers 4,328 1980 FIAT X1/9 for a rearview mirrors/devices: exterior problem, reported to NHTSA on July 17, 1980.
Source: NHTSA recall 80V091000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DOES NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 111, "REAR VIEW MIRRORS". THE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR ON THE DRIVER"S SIDE MAY LACK PROPER MAGNIFICATION IN THAT OBJECTS VIEWED IN THIS MIRROR MAY APPEAR TO BE FARTHER AWAY THAN THEY ACTUALLY ARE.
The fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE MIRRORS FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: VISUAL; REAR VIEW MIRRORS, EXTERIOR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION MAY ALTER THE DRIVER"S PERCEPTION OFOTHER VEHICLE DISTANCES, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.