2012 Fiat 500 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

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2012 Fiat 500 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

 Issue ID1410138
 Internal NHTSA #11029899
 ManufacurerChrysler (FCA US LLC)
 BrandFIAT
 Model500
 Model Year2012
 File date22/09/17
 ComponentPOWER TRAIN
Product type codeVEHICLE
 Description of the problemTl* the contact owns a 2012 fiat 500 being hauled by a 2006 dodge sprinter 2500. While the fiat was being towed, the gear independently shifted from neutral into drive. The failure caused substantial engine damage. The vehicle was included in, but the contact was not notified of nhtsa campaign number: 16v302000 (power train). The dealer (schmelz countryside fiat, 1178 mn-36, maplewood, mn 55109, (651) 484-8441) was notified of the failure and was inspecting the vehicle to determine the cause of the failure, affecting the engine associated with the power train failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was currently at the dealer to be serviced. The approximate failure mileage was 31,433. Parts distribution disconnect. *bf consumer stated the faulty did not allow the transmission to disengage. Updated 7/20/18*jb
 Vehicle Mileage at Failure31433
Number of Occurences1
Source of the issueHOTLINE VOQ
 City and StateSARONA, WI
VIN pattern 3C3CFFBR4CTXXXXXX
 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?
No. of injured persons
No. of fatalities
 Date of purchase07/08/26
Was original owner?N
Anti-lock brakesN
Cruise controlY
Number of cylinders4
Drive train typeFWD
Transmission typeMAN
 Vehicle speed
 DoT tire identifier
 Tire size
 Location of tire code
 Type of tire failure code
 Was defective tire repaired?
 Date of manufacture
Type of child seat code
Type of restraint
 Dealer's nameSCHMELZ FIAT
 Dealer's telephone number651-484-8441
 Dealer's cityMAPLEWOOD
 Dealer's state codeMN
 Dealer's ZIP code55109
  • What is Recall?

    A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
  • What is Failure?

    Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
  • What is Defect?

    Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

 

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