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1977 Fiat 131

Component

Power Train:Manual Transmission

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

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.

1976 Fiat 131

Component

Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1976 Fiat 131

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Springs

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will replace the throttle control lever system with the system in current production.

1976 Fiat 131

Component

Power Train:Manual Transmission

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

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.

1976 Fiat 131

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the brake master cylinder and brake fluid reservoir and install a new type of brake level warning indicator, without charge.

1975 Fiat 131

Component

Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1975 Fiat 131

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Springs

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will replace the throttle control lever system with the system in current production.

1975 Fiat 131

Component

Power Train:Manual Transmission

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

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.

1975 Fiat 131

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the brake master cylinder and brake fluid reservoir and install a new type of brake level warning indicator, without charge.