Vehicle recall 79V042000 · January 2, 1979
1979 Fiat X 1/9
The allen head bolts securing the axle shafts to the differential and rear wheel hubs, may have been insufficiently tightened during assembly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The allen head bolts securing the axle shafts to the differential and rear wheel hubs, may have been insufficiently tightened during assembly. Insufficient torque may result in the loosening of the allen head bolts during the operation of the vehicle and possible detachment of the axle shafts from either the differential or rear wheel hub flanges.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, retorque the allen head bolts of the axle shafts to ensure that the bolts meet the proper torque specifications, free of charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: power train; axle shaft.consequences of defect: detachment of the axle shaft could cause loss ofvehicle control and a vehicle accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V042000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 2, 1979
- Filed by
- FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.
- Owner notification
- April 15, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,800
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Axle assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Fiat X 1/9 (1979): 1979
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