| Issue ID | 1312671 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10898990 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | FIAT |
| Model | 500 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 16/08/16 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 fiat 500. While driving 40 mph, the contact depressed the clutch pedal and a loud noise was present. The clutch pedal stiffened and seized. As a result, the shifter failed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer service center where the vehicle was repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v302000 (power train). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 21,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 21000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LOUISVILLE, KY |
| VIN pattern | 3C3CFFBR7CTXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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