1975 FIAT 131 Recalls — Canada & USA

The 1975 Fiat 131 has 4 recalls, the most serious involving drivetrain failures that can cause sudden loss of vehicle control: a rear transmission bushing that can fail at highway speeds, and a driveshaft spline that can wear and jam the transmission without warning. The throttle system also has a recall: a return spring on the carburetor throttle lever can break, causing the throttle to stay open after the driver lifts off the accelerator and leaving the engine pulling the car forward unintended. On the brake side, premature wear of the rear seal in the brake master cylinder lets air into the hydraulic system, causing the brake pedal to travel progressively further before the brakes respond and reducing overall stopping power.