Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

79V144000

ManufacturerFIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.Reported1979-06-12Affected15,000 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

THE MANUFACTURER HAS ESTABLISHED THAT THE TAIL LIGHTS MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE DUE TO POSSIBLE OXIDATION OF THE WIRING TERMINALS CAUSED BY INFILTRATION OF WATER AND DIRT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALER WILL APPLY A PROTECTIVE PAINT AND INSTALL A PLASTIC COVER OVER THE EXPOSED TAIL LIGHT WIRING TERMINALS.

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Affected vehicles

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