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.
At a glance
What can fail
The drive shaft front centering spline on the transmission output yoke can wear prematurely from lack of lubrication, causing drive line vibration that damages the rear transmission housing and jams the transmission.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The helical return spring on the carburetor throttle control lever may break, causing slow throttle return to idle when the accelerator is released.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rubber seal at the back of the brake master cylinder wears prematurely, allowing air into the hydraulic system. This causes the brake pedal to require longer travel to stop the vehicle, reducing braking capacity.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear transmission bushing may fail during extended highway driving, potentially causing a crash.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
