Fiat recall: Power train
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Fiat 500 vehicles manufactured June 21, 2010, through January 12, 2016, equipped with a manual transmission. The clutch diaphragm spring may fracture and fail, causing an inability to switch gears.
What could happen
If the clutch diaphragm spring fails, the driver may not be able to shift gears or the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
The remedy for this recall will include the installation of a clutch pedal limiter and a clutch pedal switch. The recall began on November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S34.
Vehicles covered
- Fiat 500 2012–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V302000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler (Fca Us LLC)
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 16, 2016
- Owners notified
- Nov 10, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 39,185
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 21, 2010 to Jan 12, 2016
- Part
- Power train › Manual transmission
- Maker's own recall number
- S34
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Fiat recall: Tires Jun 25, 2024
- Fiat recall: Power train Nov 15, 2019
- Cravenspeed / Fiat recall: Power train Jul 3, 2019
- Fiat recall: Equipment Sep 15, 2016
- Fiat recall: Power train May 18, 2015
- Dodge / Fiat recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Nov 10, 2011
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.