Recall campaign78V010000
Recall 78V010000: Fiat motors of n.a., inc.
Vehicle speed control › Springs
- Report received
- Jan 19, 1978
- Manufacturer
- Fiat motors of n.a., inc.
- Potentially affected
- 26,600vehicles
- Model years
- —
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
There may be breakage in the spriral-shaped spring mounted on the carburetor throttle control lever. This will affect the responsiveness of the accelerator pedal to driver pressure and could affect engine control.
Remedy
The dealer will replace the throttle control lever system with the system in current production.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.