1976 Fiat 131
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1976 Fiat 131. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
4 recalls name the 1976 Fiat 131. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
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.
There may be breakage in the spriral-shaped spring mounted on the carburetor throttle control lever. This will affect the responsiveness of the accelerator pedal to driver pressure and could affect engine control.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will replace the throttle control lever system with the system in current production.
On the involved vehicles, the rear rubber seal of the brake master cylinder may prematurely wear. Abnormal air infiltration into the hydraulic system would result, causing self-bleeding difficulty. Also, longer brake pedal travel would be experienced and could lead to partial or total loss of action on the front end brakes.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will replace the brake master cylinder and brake fluid reservoir and install a new type of brake level warning indicator, without charge.
Every Fiat 131 model year
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