| Make : ALFA ROMEO | Model : SPIDER | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 19900501 - 19900901 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 91V007000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19910204 | Date Received by ODI: 19910108 | Date Added to Database: 19910122 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: ALFA ROMEO, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: ALFA ROMEO, INCORPORATED | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 500 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
A CASTING FLAW IN THE STEERING BOX PITMAN AND OR IDLE ARMS MAY CAUSE METAL FATIGUE FAILURE. |
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Consequence:
FAILURE OF THE STEERING BOX PITMAN OR IDLE ARM COULDRESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING WITH A POTENTIAL FOR ANACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE COMPONENTS WITH CASTING FLAW. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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