Fiat 131: Not Entered

Affects Fiat 131 · 1975–1977 — about 2K vehicles.

The hazard

THE DRIVE SHAFT FRONT CENTERING SPLINE WHICH IS SECURED TO THE TRANSMISSION OUTPUT YOKE MAY PREMATURELY WEAR DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION. THE RESULTANT DRIVE LINE VIBRATION MAY DAMAGE THE REAR TRANSMISSION HOUSING CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO JAM AND IMPAIR VEHICLE HANDLING. POSSIBILITY OF A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. 1975-6 SEDAN - 000001 TO 220951 1975-6 WAGON - 4000001 TO 4068660 1977 SEDAN - 220951 TO 290295 1977 WAGON - 4068660 TO 4111639

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational