| Issue ID | 1288736 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10873015 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | FIAT |
| Model | 500 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 27/04/16 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 fiat 500. While pulling into a store parking lot, the contact heard an abnormal noise. After an attempt to shift the vehicle out of gear, it would not shift. The contact applied the emergency brake and restarted the vehicle in neutral. The vehicle was able to be shifted into the correct gear. Once the vehicle was shifted into drive, the vehicle was not able to be shifted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the pressure plate was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 16v302000 (power train); however, the vin was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 46,383. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 46383 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BERNARDSVILLE, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 3C3CFFBR0CTXXXXXX |
| 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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