Known Recalls

Model year record

1978 Fiat Brava

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 78V175000

Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element

Component
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element
Manufacturer
FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.
Vehicles affected
5,770
Reported to NHTSA
1978-08-09
Owners notified
1978-09-01

Defect description

THERE MAY BREAKAGE OF THE INTERNAL MECHANISM OF THE HEATER FAN SWITCH ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. THIS CAN RESULT IN AN INCORRECT ELECTRICAL CONTACT AND OVERHEATING OF THE SWITCH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE HEATER FAN CONTROL SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.