2012 FIAT 500
2012 FIAT 500 Recall Title: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2012 FIAT 500 Recall Date: 2016-05-16
2012 FIAT 500 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 16V302000
2012 FIAT 500 Recall Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
2012 FIAT 500 Recall Component(s): POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2012 FIAT 500 Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 39185
2012 FIAT 500 Recall Overview: 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.
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:
2012 FIAT 500 Recall 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.