Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
51,788
Reported to NHTSA
2019-11-15
Owners notified
2020-01-09
Defect description
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Fiat 500 vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the cable to detach from the transmission.
Safety risk
If the shifter cable detaches from the transmission, the transmission may not shift into the gear selected by the driver. Additionally, despite selecting PARK with the shifter, the vehicle may roll away. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable adjuster, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB4.
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.
Safety risk
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.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Safety risk
THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Power train
194
46,383 mi
Electrical system
56
42,000 mi
Engine
51
35,400 mi
Unknown or other
39
58,000 mi
Air bags
32
63,000 mi
Suspension
22
44,161 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
19
58,000 mi
Steering
19
49,837 mi
Service brakes
12
44,161 mi
Vehicle speed control
12
12,400 mi
Exterior lighting
11
51,000 mi
Wheels
9
39,420 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)
8
68,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly
7
52,020 mi
Structure: body
7
22,890 mi
Seat belts
6
38,883 mi
Seats
6
6,186 mi
Visibility/wiper
4
36,954 mi
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk
3
61,927 mi
Fuel system, gasoline
3
4,500 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
2
200 mi
Engine and engine cooling
2
4,500 mi
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
2
21,000 mi
Visibility
2
200 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
2
98,000 mi
Child seat
1
—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
1
50,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition
1
39,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly
1
90,000 mi
Equipment
1
5,600 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights
1
69,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
1
67,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
1
100,700 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
1
320 mi
Structure
1
200 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate
1
133,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
1
250 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls
1
3,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
1
1,100 mi
Visibility: windshield
1
38,045 mi
The 2011 model has 273 times as many complaints as this one. The 2013 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.