| Issue ID | 1406492 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11022431 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | FIAT |
| Model | 500 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 08/09/17 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | As i was pulling into the driveway on 09-08-2017, i pushed in the clutch to get ready to stop. I felt the car continue pushing forward despite having the clutch pedal in and applying the brakes. The transmission would not come out of gear. The car died as i applied more force to the brakes, resulting in the car stopping several feet further than my intended parking spot. This is a sudden unexpected failure of the clutch. I believe this failure is related to nhtsa campaign 16v302000 recall. "the clutch diaphragm spring may fracture and fail, causing inability to switch gears." recall s34 which entails installing a clutch pedal limiter and clutch pedal switch was performed on this vehicle on jan-26-2017 at the corwin fiat dealership in springfield mo at 61202 miles. Yesterday 09-08-2017 with 70644 miles the clutch failed suddenly without warning. I have not taken it to a garage yet for diagnosis. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70644 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | STRAFFORD, MO |
| VIN pattern | 3C3CFFAR4CTXXXXXX |
| 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 | 5 |
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