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 (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Fiat 500 battery electric vehicles manufactured March 8, 2013, to March 7, 2015. The Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU) of the affected vehicles may set a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) that may cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift to neutral.
Safety risk
If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, the loss of drive could increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EVCU, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R20.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Power train
80
63,109 mi
Engine
24
34,780 mi
Unknown or other
18
41,000 mi
Electrical system
17
38,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
12
12,000 mi
Air bags
10
29,000 mi
Exterior lighting
9
60,000 mi
Service brakes
8
13,000 mi
Structure: body
8
49,920 mi
Steering
7
20,600 mi
Vehicle speed control
5
354 mi
Seat belts
4
44,000 mi
Tires
4
5,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)
3
49,920 mi
Structure
2
500 mi
Suspension
2
49,900 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
2
36,000 mi
Wheels
2
12,666 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
1
6,630 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock
1
60,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly
1
5 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
1
6,500 mi
Visibility/wiper
1
19,800 mi
The 2012 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2014 model has about 1.5 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.