NHTSA Recall 79V144000
Filed by FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.. Component: Electrical System. Reported 1979-06-12. An estimated 15,000 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALER WILL APPLY A PROTECTIVE PAINT AND INSTALL A PLASTIC COVER OVER THE EXPOSED TAIL LIGHT WIRING TERMINALS.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; WIRING HARNESS, REAR COMPARTMENT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE TAIL LIGHTS BECOME INOPERATIVE, A REAR ENDCOLLISION COULD RESULT.
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