NHTSA Campaign 80V083000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Issued by FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. · Reported Jun 25, 1980 · 13,280 vehicles affected
What's wrong
UNDER PARTICULAR CLIMATIC CONDITIONS, ENGINE HESITATION MAY OCCUR WHEN RESTARTING AFTER VEHICLE IS PARKED FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THIS HESITATION IS CAUSED BY GASOLINE VAPORIZATION IN THE CARBURETOR.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING CARBURETOR AND COOLING FAN THERMOSWITCH WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIAT | X1/9 | 1979 | 13,280 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 80V083000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.