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Recall campaign79V144000

Recall 79V144000: Fiat motors of n.a., inc.

Electrical system › Wiring › Rear compartment/trunk
Report received
Jun 12, 1979
Manufacturer
Fiat motors of n.a., inc.
Potentially affected
15,000vehicles
Model years
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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

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.

Remedy

Dealer will apply a protective paint and install a plastic cover over the exposed tail light wiring terminals.

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.