Safety Recall NHTSA · 80V083000 Reported June 25, 1980

Fuel:carburetor:four:barrel

Fiat Motors Of N.a., Inc. · Fuel System, Gasoline · 13,280 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
80V083000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
13,280
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 25, 1980

Defect Summary

Under particular climatic conditions, engine hesitation may occur when restarting after vehicle is parked for a short period of time. This hesitation is caused by gasoline vaporization in the carburetor.

Corrective Action

Dealer will replace the existing carburetor and cooling fan thermoswitch without charge to owner.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Fiat Motors Of N.a., Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 80V083000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 80V083000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 80V083000?

NHTSA recall 80V083000 was issued by Fiat Motors Of N.a., Inc. on June 25, 1980. It addresses: Fuel:carburetor:four:barrel. The recall affects approximately 13,280 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Fiat Motors Of N.a., Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 80V083000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.