Fiat Recall 78V236000: Power Train, Manual Transmission

NHTSA recall 78V236000 · announced October 23, 1978 · filed by Fiat Motors Of N.a., Inc. · 28,975 units affected

The problem

THE DRIVE SHAFT FRONT CENTERING SPLINE MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE WEAR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION. THIS CAN RESULT IN TRANSMISSION JAMMING, A SUDDEN ELIMINATION OF POWER AND HANDLING DIFFICULTIES. EXCESSIVE WEAR COULD ALSO RESULT IN REAR TRANSMISSION HOUSING DAMAGE.

What to do

THE DRIVE SHAFT WILL BE REPLACED IF EVIDENCE OF PREMATURE WEAR IS FOUND. ALSO, THE REAR HOUSING AND OUTPUT YOKE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW TYPE THAT WILL PERMIT SUFFICIENT LUBRICATION OF THE SPLINE. THIS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH STANDARD TRANSMISSION.SYSTEM: POWERTRAIN; DRIVE SHAFT (TRANSMISSION).CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1975 Fiat 131
• 1976 Fiat 131
• 1977 Fiat 131

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.