OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
79V144000
Electrical System:wiring: Rear Compartment/trunk
Reported Jun 12, 1979 · FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.
Summary
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
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
DEALER WILL APPLY A PROTECTIVE PAINT AND INSTALL A PLASTIC COVER OVER THE EXPOSED TAIL LIGHT WIRING TERMINALS.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; WIRING HARNESS, REAR COMPARTMENT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE TAIL LIGHTS BECOME INOPERATIVE, A REAR ENDCOLLISION COULD RESULT.
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