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NHTSA recall 79V042000

Power train › Axle assembly

Fiat X19

Reported Jan 2, 19792,800 vehicles affectedFIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.Built Sep 1, 1978 – Nov 1, 1978

The defect

The allen head bolts securing the axle shafts to the differential and rear wheel hubs, may have been insufficiently tightened during assembly. Insufficient torque may result in the loosening of the allen head bolts during the operation of the vehicle and possible detachment of the axle shafts from either the differential or rear wheel hub flanges.

The remedy

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, retorque the allen head bolts of the axle shafts to ensure that the bolts meet the proper torque specifications, free of charge.

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Vehicles in this recall

Fiat X19
1979

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: power train; axle shaft.consequences of defect: detachment of the axle shaft could cause loss ofvehicle control and a vehicle accident.