1979 Fiat X1/9
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1979 Fiat X1/9. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1979 Fiat X1/9. Newest first.
Under particular climatic conditions, engine hesitation may occur when restarting after vehicle IS parked for a short period of time. This hesitation IS caused by gasoline vaporization in the carburetor.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will replace the existing carburetor and cooling fan thermoswitch without charge to owner.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Every Fiat X1/9 model year
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