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2012 Fiat 500 Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1459159
Internal NHTSA #	11083888
Manufacurer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Brand	FIAT
Model	500
Model Year	2012
File date	01/03/18
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The wire harness from the body to the hatchback becomes crimped and causes broken wires causing the 3rd brake light, rear wiper, license plate lights, and rear door latch not to work this is a known problem with all fiat 500's and a safety issue when the 3rd brake light does not work as if a fuse blows on the regular brake lights the 3rd light should still work. Also all states require lights illumination the license plate at night. Also the rear wiper is essential on this vehicle in a rain situation to see behind the vehicle
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	65000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	TUCSON, AZ
VIN pattern	3C3FFBR9CT3XXXXXX
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
Was part original equipment?
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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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2012 Fiat 500 Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Fiat 500 Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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What is Failure?

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