Vehicle recall 91V007000 · January 8, 1991
1991 Alfa Romeo Spider
A casting flaw in the steering box pitman and or idle arms may cause metal fatigue failure.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- A casting flaw in the steering box pitman and or idle arms may cause metal fatigue failure.
- Consequence
- Failure of the steering box pitman or idle arm couldresult in sudden loss of control without warning with a potential for anaccident.
- Remedy
- Replace components with casting flaw.
- Notes
- System: steering box pitman and idle arms.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 91V007000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 8, 1991
- Filed by
- ALFA ROMEO, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- February 4, 1991
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 500
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages
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 Spider (1991): 1991
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