Vehicle recall 82V052000 · May 21, 1982
1977-1981 Alfa Romeo Spider
The fuel pump may have been improperly installed, possibly resulting in misalignment of the pump.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The fuel pump may have been improperly installed, possibly resulting in misalignment of the pump.
- Remedy
- Dealer will replace the fuel pump and related hardware with a new pump kit, without charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel pump.consequences of defect: if vehicle is engaged in high load events such astrailer towing or motor sports in combination with a low fuel supply, vehiclecould lose power and an accident could occur.note: in case of engine stalling, driver is advised to reduce engine load byeasing off the accelerator and shifting to low gear. If possible, detach thetrailer and fill the fuel tank immediately.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 82V052000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 21, 1982
- Filed by
- ALFA ROMEO, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- June 28, 1982
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8,582
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Vehicles covered
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