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2012 FIAT 500 Sport Hatchback

SAFETY FEATURES
 
  • Driver Airbag
  • Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags
  • Driver Knee Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags
  • Front Active Head Restraints
  • Front Pretensioners
  • Side Guard Door Beams
 
Crash Test Results for the 2012 FIAT Models:
No crash test results exist
 
Service Bulletins for 2012 FIAT 500 Sport Hatchback
2012 FIAT 500:

Bulletin Number: 02-002-13
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: 02-002-13
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: 02-006-14
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: 02-006-14
Front Suspension Clunk Noise While Making Left And Right Turns This bulletin involves replacing the front strut jounce bumpers. Clunk noise coming from the front suspension. Noise may be more noticeable during cold temperatures below 40┬░F

Bulletin Number: 08-012-14
Flash: Clock In The Cluster Gains Time This bulletin involves updating the software in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). Some customers may notice that their clock may gain time.

Bulletin Number: 08-012-14
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: 08-012-14 REV. A
Flash: Clock In The Cluster Gains Or Loses Time This bulletin involves updating the software in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). Some customers may notice that their clock may gain or loses time.

Bulletin Number: 08-012-14REV.A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: 08-031-16
Hands Free Module Prompts Begin Erroneously This bulletin involves diagnosing and based on outcome, either performing a USB flash or replacing the Mopar accessory Hands Free Module (HFM). A customer may experience the Uconnect prompts be

Bulletin Number: 08-062-12
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: 08-062-12
Tom Tom Message Searching For GPS Or Can't Pair With Blue And Me This bulletin involves updating the software or replacing the unit if instructed. The customer may experience one the following conditions: The device packaging is correct

Bulletin Number: 08-062-12
Tom Tom Message Searching For GPS Or Can't Pair With Blue And Me This bulletin involves updating the software or replacing the unit if instructed. The customer may experience one the following conditions: The device packaging is correct

Bulletin Number: 08-062-12
Tom Tom Message Searching For GPS Or Can't Pair With Blue And Me This bulletin involves updating the software or replacing the unit if instructed. The customer may experience one the following conditions: The device packaging is correct

Bulletin Number: 09-001-13
Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs

Bulletin Number: 09-001-13
Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs

Bulletin Number: 09-001-13
Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs

Bulletin Number: 17-001-14
Rear Axle Alignment Shims This bulletin is to inform service personnel of the availability of rear axle alignment shims.

Bulletin Number: 18-007-14
Flash: Engine Crank, No Start and/or Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. Customers may complain of an intermitt

Bulletin Number: 18-007-14
Flash: Engine Crank, No Start and/or Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. Customers may complain of an intermitt

Bulletin Number: 18-007-14 REV. A
Flash: Engine Crank, No Start and/or Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. Customers may complain of an intermitt

Bulletin Number: 18-007-14REV.A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: 18-007-14 REV. B
Flash:1.4L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MI

Bulletin Number: 18-007-14 REV. B
Flash:1.4L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MI

Bulletin Number: 18-014-12
CHRYSLER: FLASH MIL ILLUMINATING OR CANCEL CRUISE CONTROL BUMP FEELING OR CHIME WITH MESSAGE CLUSTER- COOLANT OVERTEMP TURN IGNITION OFF. *JS

Bulletin Number: 18-027-15
Flash:1.4L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MI

Bulletin Number: 18-027-15
Flash:1.4L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MI

Bulletin Number: 18-027-15
CHRYSLER 2012-2013 FIAT 500/ABARTH : THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 18-007-14 REV B. DATED OCTOBER 18,2014 PLEASE REMOVE FROM YOUR FILES. INFORMATION ON THE DIAGNOSTIC AND SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS WHICH REQUIRES ERASING AND REPROGRAMMING POWER CO

Bulletin Number: 18-027-15
Flash:1.4L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MI

Bulletin Number: 18-027-15 REVA
Flash:1.4L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL

Bulletin Number: 18-027-15 REVA
Flash:1.4L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL

Bulletin Number: 18-027-15 REVA
Flash:1.4L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL

Bulletin Number: 18-027-15 REV-B
Flash: 1.4L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. Customers may experience one of the following: ? Intermittent fast crank

Bulletin Number: 18-027-15 REV-B
Flash: 1.4L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. Customers may experience one of the following: ? Intermittent fast crank

Bulletin Number: 18-027-15 REV-B
Flash: 1.4L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. Customers may experience one of the following: ? Intermittent fast crank

Bulletin Number: 18-027-15 Rev. C
Flash: 1.4L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.

Bulletin Number: 18-027-15 Rev. C
Flash: 1.4L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.

Bulletin Number: 18-027-15 Rev. C
Flash: 1.4L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.

Bulletin Number: 18-027-15 REV C
Flash: 1.4L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon fu

Bulletin Number: 18-027-15 REV C
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: 18-027-15 REV C
Flash: 1.4L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon fu

Bulletin Number: 18-053-16
SYMPTOM/CONDITION: Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: P1128-00 - Closed

Bulletin Number: 18-053-16
Flash: 1.4L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon fu

Bulletin Number: 18-053-16
Flash: 1.4L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon fu

Bulletin Number: 18-053-16
SYMPTOM/CONDITION: Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: P1128-00 - Closed

Bulletin Number: 18-087-15
Flash: 1.4L System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience one of the following conditions or a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) i

Bulletin Number: 18-087-15
Flash: 1.4L System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience one of the following conditions or a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) i

Bulletin Number: 18-087-15
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: 19-002-15
Clunking Noise From The Steering Column While Turning The Steering Wheel This bulletin involves replacing the steering intermediate shaft. Clunking, popping, knocking noise from the lower steering column while turning the steering wheel.

Bulletin Number: 19-002-15
CHRYSLER 2012-2015 FIAT 500: SERVICE BULLETIN INFORMATION AND REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *LJ

Bulletin Number: 21-002-13
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: 23-013-12
CHRYSLER: THERE IS WATER ON TOP OF THE ENGINE COVER. THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES ENLARGING THE CENTER PUSH PIN HOLE IN THE COWL PANEL AND INSTALLING A GROMMET TO PREVENT WATER INTRUSION AROUND THE PUSH PIN RETAINING CLIP. *JS

Bulletin Number: 23-015-14
Rear Window Washer Nozzle Drips And/Or Leaks While Driving This bulletin involves installing a check valve and hose assembly behind the rear window washer nozzle. Rear window washer nozzle leaks and/or drips while driving.

Bulletin Number: 23-015-14
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: 23-023-13
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: 23-023-13
Front And/Or Rear Emblems Bubbling And/Or Fading This bulletin involves replacing the rear FIAT emblem and inspecting and if necessary replacing the front FIAT emblem. Front And/Or Rear Emblems Bubbling And/Or Fading

Bulletin Number: 23-029-13
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: 23-034-13
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: 23-035-12
Liftgate Emblem Paint Peeling This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary replacing the rear abarth liftgate emblem. Liftgate emblem paint peeling.

Bulletin Number: 23-035-12
Liftgate Emblem Paint Peeling This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary replacing the rear abarth liftgate emblem. Liftgate emblem paint peeling.

Bulletin Number: 23-035-12
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: 68277402A
Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor 1) If you are replacing this part due to the cluster displaying Clean Radar Sensor in Front of Vehicle or DTC C1266 ACC Sensor Blinded, please verify that there is no blockage in front of the sensor. Blockage

Bulletin Number: 9002519
82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc

Bulletin Number: 9002692
Part Description: Armrest Issue Description: When ordering a replacement armrest for a FIAT 500 VEHICLE built prior to 4/23/2012, a new FRAME-FRONT SEAT BACK is required (68194579AA). ~ Refer to DealerConnect, TechConnect for repair in

Bulletin Number: 9003681
Restraints Information Sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.

Bulletin Number: 9003687
Restraints Remove I-Sheet from packaging. Correct information sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.

Bulletin Number: 9003694
Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure. See photo attached. If valve is found out of place please call Bob Jackson (248) 944-0466 bob.jackson@fcagroup

Bulletin Number: CSN-L-36
CHRYSLER (FIAT): SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. BULLETIN PROVIDING INFORMATION ON SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE WHEEL LUG NUT WRENCH TO CRACK DURING USE. THE WHEEL LUG NUT WRENCH NEEDS TO BE REPLACE. *PE

Bulletin Number: CSN-M-02
CHRYSLER (FIAT): SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. AT THE TIME VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED, SUNROOF HEX WRENCH WAS OMITTED FROM GLOVE BOX, INADVERTENTLY. *PE

Bulletin Number: CSN-M-02
CHRYSLER (FIAT): SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. AT THE TIME VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED, SUNROOF HEX WRENCH WAS OMITTED FROM GLOVE BOX, INADVERTENTLY. *PE

Bulletin Number: CSN-M-02
CHRYSLER (FIAT): SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. AT THE TIME VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED, SUNROOF HEX WRENCH WAS OMITTED FROM GLOVE BOX, INADVERTENTLY. *PE

Bulletin Number: CSN-M20
FIAT: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE ENGINE OVERHEAT DUE TO THE ENGINE COOLANT HOT BOTTLE LEAKS COOLANT AND MUST REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT HOT BOTTLE. MODEL 2012 500. *PE

Bulletin Number: CSN-M-29
FIAT: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WHEN VEHICLES, SHIPPED FROM ASSEMBLY PLANT, THE WINDSCREEN AND WINDSCREEN STORAGE BAG WAS NOT INCLUDED AND NEW WINDSCREEN STORAGE BAG AND WINDSCREEN BE PLACED IN TRUNK. MODEL 2012 500

Bulletin Number: CSN-M-29
FIAT: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WHEN VEHICLES, SHIPPED FROM ASSEMBLY PLANT, THE WINDSCREEN AND WINDSCREEN STORAGE BAG WAS NOT INCLUDED AND NEW WINDSCREEN STORAGE BAG AND WINDSCREEN BE PLACED IN TRUNK. MODEL 2012 500

Bulletin Number: CSN-M32
FIAT: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE ENGINE HORSEPOWER OUTPUT IS SLIGHTLY LESS THAN INTENDED AND TO INCREASE ENGINE HORSEPOWER, POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MUST BE REPROGRAMMED TO INTENDED LEVEL. MODEL 2011 500.

Bulletin Number: CSN-N15
CHRYSLER: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. DUE TO STARTER MOTOR NOT GROUNDED TO TRANSAXLE CASE PROPERLY, BY STARTER MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS, IT CAUSES AN ELECTRICAL ENERGY TO TAKE AN ALTERNATE PATH, DURING CRANKING, TO GROUND ACR

Bulletin Number: ER-M-03
CHRYSLER (FIAT): SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. DUE TO NON-COMPLIANCE OF REGULATIONS BY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AND CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCE BOARD, THE DIAGNOSTIC LINK CONNECTOR (DLC) COVER NEEDS TO BE REMOVED.

Bulletin Number: ER-N-09
CHRYSLER: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VEHICLES WERE BUILT, INADVERTENTLY, WITH INCORRECT EMISSIONS CALIBRATION SOFTWARE ON POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) AND EXHAUST EMISSIONS MAY EXCEED CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS AND/OR EPA

Bulletin Number: ER-N-09
CHRYSLER: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VEHICLES WERE BUILT, INADVERTENTLY, WITH INCORRECT EMISSIONS CALIBRATION SOFTWARE ON POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) AND EXHAUST EMISSIONS MAY EXCEED CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS AND/OR EPA

Bulletin Number: ER-N-09
CHRYSLER: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VEHICLES WERE BUILT, INADVERTENTLY, WITH INCORRECT EMISSIONS CALIBRATION SOFTWARE ON POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) AND EXHAUST EMISSIONS MAY EXCEED CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS AND/OR EPA

Bulletin Number: RL108213A$
NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also includes Filter (52108325AA) and Gasket (52108332AA).~

Bulletin Number: S20
Customer Satisfaction Notification S20 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software on about 81,000 of the above vehicles may have backup lamp illumination timing that does not meet customer expectations

Bulletin Number: S20
Customer Satisfaction Notification S20 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software on about 81,000 of the above vehicles may have backup lamp illumination timing that does not meet customer expectations

Bulletin Number: SB-18-007-14
CHRYSLER: SOME VEHICLES ARE EXHIBITING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION, NO START, ENGINE CRANK AND THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) HAS SELECTIVELY ERASING AND REPROGRAMMING WITH NEW SOFTWARE. MODEL 2012 500/ABARTH.

Bulletin Number: SB-18-018-12
FIAT: DUE TO TEE BEING INSTALLED BACKWARDS, THE BOOST VACUUM PURGE HARNESS CAUSES A MIL ILLUMINATION WITH P1CEA AND IF NECESSARY BE REPLACED. *PE

Bulletin Number: WB-D-12-11
FIAT: A LOP RESTRICTION ON CERTAIN VEHICLES IN AN EFFORT TO MONITOR AND CORRECT QUALITY ISSUES IN TIMELY MANNER, FOR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, BLUE & ME AND POWER CONTROL MODULE (PCM).

Bulletin Number: WB-D-12-11
FIAT: A LOP RESTRICTION ON CERTAIN VEHICLES IN AN EFFORT TO MONITOR AND CORRECT QUALITY ISSUES IN TIMELY MANNER, FOR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, BLUE & ME AND POWER CONTROL MODULE (PCM).

Bulletin Number: Z5091195A$
RES / RHA / REB radio that supports Bluetooth and Hands-Free For issues with Bluetooth, Hands-Free Calling, and/or Voice Commands, DO NOT replace the radio. Diagnose the Hands-Free Module system (also called the Telematics Module). The T

Bulletin Number: Z5091195A$
RES / RHA / REB radio that supports Bluetooth and Hands-Free For issues with Bluetooth, Hands-Free Calling, and/or Voice Commands, DO NOT replace the radio. Diagnose the Hands-Free Module system (also called the Telematics Module). The T

Bulletin Number: Z5091195A$
RES / RHA / REB radio that supports Bluetooth and Hands-Free For issues with Bluetooth, Hands-Free Calling, and/or Voice Commands, DO NOT replace the radio. Diagnose the Hands-Free Module system (also called the Telematics Module). The T

Bulletin Number: Z5091195A$
RES / RHA / REB radio that supports Bluetooth and Hands-Free For issues with Bluetooth, Hands-Free Calling, and/or Voice Commands, DO NOT replace the radio. Diagnose the Hands-Free Module system (also called the Telematics Module). The T

Bulletin Number: Z5091195A$
RES / RHA / REB radio that supports Bluetooth and Hands-Free For issues with Bluetooth, Hands-Free Calling, and/or Voice Commands, DO NOT replace the radio. Diagnose the Hands-Free Module system (also called the Telematics Module). The T

 
Recalls for 2012 FIAT 500 Sport Hatchback
2012 FIAT 500
NHTSA Campaign ID: 11V550000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Manufacture Dates: 10/24/2011 - 10/26/2011
Potential Units Affected: 340
Defect Description:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 DODGE JOURNEY AND FIAT 500 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 24, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 26, 2011. SOME VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH CONTAMINATED BRAKE FLUID AND MAY EXPERIENCE A DEGRADATION OF THE SEALING COMPONENTS WITHIN THE BRAKE SYSTEM.
Consequence:
THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Action to take:
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE ALL BRAKE COMPONENTS THAT COME IN CONTACT WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 1, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2012 FIAT 500
NHTSA Campaign ID: 16V302000
Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Manufacture Dates: 06/21/2010 - 01/12/2016
Potential Units Affected: 39185
Defect Description:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Action to take:
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.
 
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