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1979 Fiat Strada

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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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What owners actually said

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Official recalls

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79V251000 · Suspension:front:stabilizer Bar

Nov 20, 1979

THE NUT SECURING THE FRONT SWAY BAR TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY BECOME LOOSE, CAUSING THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO FAIL.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Not supplied

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.

79V144000 · Electrical System:wiring: Rear Compartment/trunk

Jun 12, 1979

THE MANUFACTURER HAS ESTABLISHED THAT THE TAIL LIGHTS MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE DUE TO POSSIBLE OXIDATION OF THE WIRING TERMINALS CAUSED BY INFILTRATION OF WATER AND DIRT.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Not supplied

Remedy: DEALER WILL APPLY A PROTECTIVE PAINT AND INSTALL A PLASTIC COVER OVER THE EXPOSED TAIL LIGHT WIRING TERMINALS.

79V093000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Feb 26, 1979

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Not supplied

Remedy: THE RUBBER GROMMET AT THE REAR BULKHEAD WILL BE REPLACED WITH AN IMPROVED TYPE AND WILL BE REPOSITIONED, IF NECESSARY.

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NHTSA investigations

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