Vehicle recall 79V086000 · April 5, 1979
Alfa Romeo 11615 and 11658
Because of an improper stamping procedure during manufacture, defects exist which prevent washers from rotating on spindle.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Because of an improper stamping procedure during manufacture, defects exist which prevent washers from rotating on spindle. If these washers are not replaced, an excessive clearance will result, leading to bearing failure. In extreme cases this can result in shearing of the front stub axle.
- Remedy
- Front stub axle washers will be replaced without charge to owners.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; front stub axle washer.consequences of defect: loss of steering control and a vehicle accident mayresult.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V086000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 5, 1979
- Filed by
- ALFA ROMEO, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- March 8, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 400
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing
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 11615 (1979): 1979
- Alfa Romeo 11658 (1979): 1979
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