1979 Fiat X19 Recalls

1. Recall Description

   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.

   Possible Effects

   Action

   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.

   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.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1978-09-01 - 1978-11-01

   Vehicles Affected

   2800