| Issue ID | 1450510 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11075567 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | FIAT |
| Model | 500 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 01/01/16 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 fiat 500. The contact stated that the driver's seat lever failed to move the seat back down. In the event of an emergency, the contact was concerned that the rear driver's side occupant would be unable to exit the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to fiat chrysler (181 hall road, mccall, mi 48044, 586-286-0200) where it was diagnosed that the driver's seat lever cable failed. The cause of the failure was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 35,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ROMEO, MI |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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