Vehicle recall 78V175000 · August 9, 1978
1978 Fiat Brava
There may breakage of the internal mechanism of the heater fan switch on certain vehicles.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- There may breakage of the internal mechanism of the heater fan switch on certain vehicles. This can result in an incorrect electrical contact and overheating of the switch.
- Remedy
- Dealer will replace the heater fan control switch free of charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; heater, fan switch.consequences of defect: overheating could result in a fire in the wiringharness, vehicle damage and serious personal injury.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V175000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 9, 1978
- Filed by
- FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.
- Owner notification
- September 1, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,770
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system › Windshield › Electrical heating element
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Fiat Brava (1978): 1978
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