Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

79V251000

ManufacturerFIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.Reported1979-11-20Affected8,640 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

THE NUT SECURING THE FRONT SWAY BAR TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY BECOME LOOSE, CAUSING THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO FAIL.

Manufacturer remedy

THE EXISTING NUT WILL BE REPLACED AND TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS. AN ADDITIONAL LOCKING NUT WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

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Affected vehicles

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