Vehicle recall 79V060000 · February 28, 1979
1976-1979 Fiat 124
A plastic tube covering part of the metal brake line for the rear brake system may allow water to accumulate.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- A plastic tube covering part of the metal brake line for the rear brake system may allow water to accumulate. This water will oxidize the brake line. Oxidation can cause deterioration or possible breakage of the brake line. This can result in a loss of efficiency of the rear brake system and can impair the total braking capacity of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- The defective portion of the metal brake line will be replaced without charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; rear brake line.consequences of defect: loss of braking capacity may result in a vehicleaccident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V060000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 28, 1979
- Filed by
- FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.
- Owner notification
- May 31, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 37,260
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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