NHTSA Campaign 16V302000

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Issued by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · Reported May 16, 2016 · 39,185 vehicles affected

What's 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.

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.

Remedy

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 affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FIAT 500 2012 39,185
FIAT 500 2013 39,185
FIAT 500 2014 39,185
FIAT 500 2015 39,185
FIAT 500 2016 39,185

Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V302000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.