Vehicle recall 78V057000 · March 17, 1978

1976-1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Under severe use, the "high hysteresis" rear rubber coupling of the drive shaft may develop fatigue resulting in transmission vibrations.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Under severe use, the "high hysteresis" rear rubber coupling of the drive shaft may develop fatigue resulting in transmission vibrations.
Remedy: The dealer will replace defective rear rubber coupling and flange with a modified version, without charge to owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: power train; transmission, driveshaft.consequences of defect: if in this condition sustained high speeds aremaintained, the rubber coupling may disintegrate. This could lead to a vehicleaccident.note: excessive vibration in the drive train components, followed by a loudclunking noise, may indicate that the defect is present.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 78V057000
Reported to NHTSA: March 17, 1978
Filed by: ALFA ROMEO, INCORPORATED
Owner notification: April 26, 1978
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,500
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Recall 78V057000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Alfa Romeo Alfetta (1976-1977): 1977, 1976

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