| Issue ID | 1491423 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11121311 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | FIAT |
| Model | 500 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 01/08/18 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 fiat 500. The contact attempted to open the trunk, but it was unable to unlatch automatically. The contact stated that the trunk could be accessed by pulling the back seat down; however, with the back seat lowered, the contact was unable to load or unload a suitcase. The vehicle was taken to fiat of edmond (14113 broadway extension highway, edmond, oklahoma 73013, (405)-696-0631) where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness failed. The dealer stated that the trunk wires could not be replaced individually; therefore, the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The wiring harness was not replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer provided the contact with case number: 34994853. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 38000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CACHE, OK |
| VIN pattern | 3C3CFFAR1CTXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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