Vehicle recall 79V251000 · November 20, 1979
1979 Fiat Strada
The nut securing the front sway bar to the lower control arm may become loose, causing the front suspension to fail.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The nut securing the front sway bar to the lower control arm may become loose, causing the front suspension to fail.
- Remedy
- The existing nut will be replaced and tightened to the correct specifications. An additional locking nut will also be installed, without charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmission.system: suspension; retaining nut.consequences of defect: in this condition, loss of vehicle control and anaccident could occur.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V251000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 20, 1979
- Filed by
- FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.
- Owner notification
- March 27, 1980
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8,640
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Stabilizer bar
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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