Vehicle recall 76V115000 · July 26, 1976
1975-1976 Fiat 131
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Fiat campaign no fm/nj #760280.SEDAN and s.w.equipped with standardtransmission.possibility that a rear transmission bushing failure may occurif vehicle is driven at speeds exceeding 80 mph.this will cause excessivestress and possible damage to rear transmission housing.if this occurs,transmission would jam, resulting in a sudden elimination of power and impairedhandling with possible vehicle crash without warning.(correct by inspectingand replacing rear transmission housing and yoke).passenger vehicle.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 76V115000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 26, 1976
- Filed by
- FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.
- Owner notification
- August 15, 1976
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 25,905
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
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