Vehicle recall 78V236000 · October 23, 1978
1975-1977 Fiat 131
The drive shaft front centering spline may experience excessive wear due to insufficient lubrication.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The drive shaft front centering spline may experience excessive wear due to insufficient lubrication. This can result in transmission jamming, a sudden elimination of power and handling difficulties. Excessive wear could also result in rear transmission housing damage.
- Remedy
- The drive shaft will be replaced if evidence of premature wear is found. Also, the rear housing and output yoke will be replaced with a new type that will permit sufficient lubrication of the spline. This will be performed free of charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with standard transmission.system: powertrain; drive shaft (transmission).consequences of defect: loss of vehicle control and an accident could occur.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V236000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 23, 1978
- Filed by
- FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.
- Owner notification
- December 15, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 28,975
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Manual transmission
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