Vehicle recall 79V093000 · February 26, 1979
1979 Fiat Strada
The fuel lines from the fuel tank may contact the metal edge of a hole in the bulkhead, which can result in damage to the fuel lines.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The fuel lines from the fuel tank may contact the metal edge of a hole in the bulkhead, which can result in damage to the fuel lines. If the fuel lines are damaged, fuel could leak inside the passenger compartment.
- Remedy
- The rubber grommet at the rear bulkhead will be replaced with an improved type and will be repositioned, if necessary.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel lines.consequences of defect: fuel leakage may lead to a vehicle fire or an explosionand serious injury to passengers.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V093000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 26, 1979
- Filed by
- FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Fiat Strada (1979): 1979
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